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Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões

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Elevation profile Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões
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Difficulty points 670
Length 4 km
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest 100 metres 16.5%
Total ascent 365 m

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1 hairpin turn
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#29 toughest climb of Minho
#45 average steepest climb of Minho
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Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões is a climb in the region Minho. It is 4 km long and bridges 365 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 670. The top of the ascent is located at 559 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rua Joaõ Ferreira da Silva & Rua de Marinhais

5.0 by Pael
Very hard climb, almost 100％ on cobbles, really steep. You need a good preparation for this one. I don't recommend doing the descent from here, specially when its cold, since the road is too "tight" to go fast, and the cobbles can hurt your hands...... read more

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Pael
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Very hard climb, almost 100％ on cobbles, really steep. You need a good preparation for this one. I don't recommend doing the descent from here, specially when its cold, since the road is too "tight" to go fast, and the cobbles can hurt your hands...

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:34:26
11 km/h 00:21:55
15 km/h 00:16:04
19 km/h 00:12:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Marta das Cortiças can be cycled from 3 sides. Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões via Rua Fonte das Nogueiras is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões & Capela de Santa Marta das Cortiças from Braga.

Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões 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!

Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões 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.

Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões is 4 km long.

The average gradient of Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões is 9.1%.

Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões is at 559 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:34:26 to climb Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:55, and at 15 km/h 00:16:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:41 is an achievable time.

Santa Marta das Cortiças from Esporões is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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