Lagoaça from Rio Douro

Lagoaça from Rio Douro is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Lagoaça from Rio Douro 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!

Lagoaça from Rio Douro is 7.7 km long.

The average gradient of Lagoaça from Rio Douro is 7.2%.

Lagoaça from Rio Douro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16%.

The summit of Lagoaça from Rio Douro is at 723 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:05:52 to climb Lagoaça from Rio Douro. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:55, and at 15 km/h 00:30:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:16 is an achievable time.

Lagoaça from Rio Douro is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.