Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra

Statistics

Difficulty points	1107
Length	33.3 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	12.3%
Total ascent	1596 m

Difficulty points

1107

Length

33.3 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

12.3%

Total ascent

1596 m

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#50 toughest climb of Portugal

#24 most elevation gain of Portugal

#3 longest climb of Portugal

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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra

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A wonderful ascent in an incredible mountain range!

Climbing times

7 km/h	04:45:34
11 km/h	03:01:43
15 km/h	02:13:16
19 km/h	01:45:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra. 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.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra is 33.3 km long.

The average gradient of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra is 4.8%.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra is at 1992 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:45:34 to climb Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra. At 11 km/h the time is 03:01:43, and at 15 km/h 02:13:16. For the fastest cyclists, 01:45:12 is an achievable time.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Alvoco da Serra

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