Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga

Serra do Arestal can be cycled from 8 sides. Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra do Arestal via Pessegueiro do Vouga, Serra do Arestal via Azibal, Serra do Arestal from Ermida via Vila Seca, Serra do Arestal from Barragem de Ribeiradio, Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal, Serra do Arestal from Póvoa & Serra do Arestal from Barragem de Ribeiradio via Sanfins.

You don't need special gearing for Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga. 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.

Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga 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!

Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is 15.2 km long.

The average gradient of Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is 5.2%.

Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is at 815 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:10:37 to climb Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga. At 11 km/h the time is 01:23:07, and at 15 km/h 01:00:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:07 is an achievable time.

Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.