Montezinho from Portelo

Montezinho can be cycled from 2 sides. Montezinho from Portelo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Montezinho from Montesinho.

Montezinho from Portelo 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!

Montezinho from Portelo is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Montezinho from Portelo is not a problem.

Montezinho from Portelo is 3.7 km long.

The average gradient of Montezinho from Portelo is 7.5%.

Montezinho from Portelo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Montezinho from Portelo is at 1069 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:31:32 to climb Montezinho from Portelo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:20:04, and at 15 km/h 00:14:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:37 is an achievable time.

Montezinho from Portelo is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.