Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez

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Difficulty points	303
Length	12.3 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	7.3%
Total ascent	587 m

Difficulty points

303

Length

12.3 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

7.3%

Total ascent

587 m

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A smooth, steady climb with magnificent scenery

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:45:46
11 km/h	01:07:18
15 km/h	00:49:21
19 km/h	00:38:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Porta do Mezio can be cycled from 3 sides. Porta do Mezio from Rio Lima is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez & Porta do Mezio from Barragem de Touvedo.

You don't need special gearing for Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez. 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.

Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez 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!

Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez is 12.3 km long.

The average gradient of Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez is 4.8%.

Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez is at 632 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:45:46 to climb Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez. At 11 km/h the time is 01:07:18, and at 15 km/h 00:49:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:58 is an achievable time.

Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

Porta do Mezio from Arcos de Valdevez

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