Fóia from Foz do Farelo

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Difficulty points	510
Length	15.7 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	12%
Total ascent	749 m

Difficulty points

510

Length

15.7 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

12%

Total ascent

749 m

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#6 toughest climb of Algarve

#2 most elevation gain of Algarve

#3 longest climb of Algarve

#39 average steepest climb of Algarve

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A nice long continuous climb. There are some pretty steep sections at the end, with the road surface also getting a bit worse. At the end, a nice view awaits and possibly a place for a drink

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:14:38
11 km/h	01:25:41
15 km/h	01:02:50
19 km/h	00:49:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fóia can be cycled from 4 sides. Foia / Serra de Monchique from Caldas de Monchique is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fóia from Foz do Farelo, Fóia from Portela da Nave & Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale.

You don't need special gearing for Fóia from Foz do Farelo. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Fóia from Foz do Farelo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Fóia from Foz do Farelo is 15.7 km long.

The average gradient of Fóia from Foz do Farelo is 4.8%.

Fóia from Foz do Farelo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Fóia from Foz do Farelo is at 884 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:14:38 to climb Fóia from Foz do Farelo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:25:41, and at 15 km/h 01:02:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:36 is an achievable time.

Fóia from Foz do Farelo is located in the region Algarve in Portugal.

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