Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores

Rocha dos Frades can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto da Mira from Lajedo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores & Alta da Mira from Costa.

Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores 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!

Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores 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.

Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores is 6 km long.

The average gradient of Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores is 9.9%.

Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.2%.

The summit of Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores is at 665 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:51:45 to climb Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores. At 11 km/h the time is 00:32:56, and at 15 km/h 00:24:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:04 is an achievable time.

Rocha dos Frades from Lajes das Flores is located in the region Flores Island in Portugal.