Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez

Vale Escuro can be cycled from 4 sides. Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vale Escuro from Sabadim, Vale Escuro from Sobreiro & Vale Escuro from Vascões.

You don't need special gearing for Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez. 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.

Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez 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!

Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is 21.3 km long.

The average gradient of Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is 3.6%.

Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is at 759 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:02:14 to climb Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez. At 11 km/h the time is 01:55:58, and at 15 km/h 01:25:02. For the fastest cyclists, 01:07:08 is an achievable time.

Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is located in the region Minho in Portugal.