Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro

Statistics

Difficulty points	340
Length	7 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	13.5%
Total ascent	463 m

Difficulty points

340

Length

7 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

13.5%

Total ascent

463 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

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Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro

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It is a really tough climb, especially at the beginning. It has spectacular views over the Pontevedra estuary.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:59:54
11 km/h	00:38:07
15 km/h	00:27:57
19 km/h	00:22:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte da Escusa can be cycled from 6 sides. Monte da Escusa from Os Coutos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio, Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro, Monte da Escusa from Avenida do Covelo via Monte Bouza, Monte da Escusa from A Costa via Monte Bouza & Monte da Escusa from Praia de Nanîn via Monte Bouza.

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro 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!

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro 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!

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro is 7 km long.

The average gradient of Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro is 6.6%.

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro is at 514 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:59:54 to climb Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro. At 11 km/h the time is 00:38:07, and at 15 km/h 00:27:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:04 is an achievable time.

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro is located in the region Galicia in Spain.

Monte da Escusa from Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio via Monte do Castro

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