Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros

Malhapão de Cima can be cycled from 2 sides. Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Malhapão de Cima from Mosteirinho.

Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros 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!

Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is 7.6 km long.

The average gradient of Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is 9.5%.

Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.6%.

The summit of Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is at 935 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:04:59 to climb Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:21, and at 15 km/h 00:30:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:56 is an achievable time.

Malhapão de Cima from Barreiro de Besteiros is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.