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Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga

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Elevation profile Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga

Statistics

Difficulty points 510
Length 12 km
Average gradient 6%
Steepest 100 metres 14.9%
Total ascent 715 m

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Beautiful scenery
26 hairpin turns
#58 toughest climb of Minho
#31 most elevation gain of Minho
#38 longest climb of Minho
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Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is a climb in the region Minho. It is 12 km long and bridges 715 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 510. The top of the ascent is located at 869 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: N308-1

3.0 by velocitylens
Lovely constant climb on great road. Quiet in Am and gets busier then. I climbed in August and it was hot but the route is well shaded by trees so ideal for sunnier days. Continue on into Geres national park and it is sublime. I went to spanish border and descended back. Towns and cafes well located for food and water. ... read more

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Lovely constant climb on great road. Quiet in Am and gets busier then. I climbed in August and it was hot but the route is well shaded by trees so ideal for sunnier days. Continue on into Geres national park and it is sublime. I went to spanish border and descended back. Towns and cafes well located for food and water.

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9 Mo 3.0

This is a lovely steady climb on a good road surface. I did it in August 2025 and it was hot but the entire climb is well shaded by trees so ideal for summer cycling. further on and into the Geres national park it is amazing on buttery roads in beautiful forest. towns well placed for water and food stops.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:42:31
11 km/h 01:05:14
15 km/h 00:47:50
19 km/h 00:37:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portela de Leonte can be cycled from 2 sides. Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Portela de Leonte from Os Baños.

Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga 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!

Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga 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!

Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is 12 km long.

The average gradient of Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is 6%.

Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.9%.

The summit of Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is at 869 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:42:31 to climb Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga. At 11 km/h the time is 01:05:14, and at 15 km/h 00:47:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:46 is an achievable time.

Portela de Leonte from Vilar da Veiga is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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