Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales

Pico da Casinha can be cycled from 6 sides. Pico da Casinha from Caveira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pico da Casinha from Santa Cruz das Flores, Pico da Casinha from Santa Cruz das Flores via Vales, Pico da Casinha from Fajã Grande, Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales & Pico da Casinha from Fazenda De Santa Cruz.

Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales 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!

Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales 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.

Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales is 7.9 km long.

The average gradient of Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales is 7.2%.

Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 29.3%.

The summit of Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales is at 625 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:07:40 to climb Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales. At 11 km/h the time is 00:43:04, and at 15 km/h 00:31:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:56 is an achievable time.

Pico da Casinha from Fazenda de Santa Cruz via Vales is located in the region Flores Island in Portugal.