Marão from Amarante

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Difficulty points	807
Length	37.5 km
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest 100 metres	12.7%
Total ascent	1424 m

Difficulty points

807

Length

37.5 km

Average gradient

3.8%

Steepest 100 metres

12.7%

Total ascent

1424 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

3 hairpin turns

Bad road

#18 toughest climb of Douro Litoral

#37 most elevation gain of Portugal

#53 longest climb of Europe

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Beautiful gentle climb, no traffic and with water fountains on the last 10 kms.

Climbing times

7 km/h	05:21:21
11 km/h	03:24:29
15 km/h	02:29:57
19 km/h	01:58:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marão can be cycled from 2 sides. Marão from Amarante is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Marão from Vila Real.

You don't need special gearing for Marão from Amarante. 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.

Marão from Amarante 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.

Marão from Amarante is 37.5 km long.

The average gradient of Marão from Amarante is 3.8%.

Marão from Amarante has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Marão from Amarante is at 1411 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:21:21 to climb Marão from Amarante. At 11 km/h the time is 03:24:29, and at 15 km/h 02:29:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:58:23 is an achievable time.

Marão from Amarante is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.

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