Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos

Pedra do Altar can be cycled from 3 sides. Pedra do Altar from Alvados via Orcário is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos & Pedra do Altar from Monsanto via Serra de Santo António.

Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos 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!

Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos 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, Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos is not a problem.

Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos is 4.1 km long.

The average gradient of Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos is 7.4%.

Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.2%.

The summit of Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos is at 549 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:35:18 to climb Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos. At 11 km/h the time is 00:22:28, and at 15 km/h 00:16:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:00 is an achievable time.

Pedra do Altar from Alvores via Carrascos is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.