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Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias

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Elevation profile Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias

Statistics

Difficulty points 372
Length 16 km
Average gradient 4.4%
Steepest 100 metres 12.1%
Total ascent 696 m

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1 hairpin turn
#38 most elevation gain of Minho
#11 longest climb of Minho
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Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias is a climb in the region Minho. It is 16 km long and bridges 696 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 372. The top of the ascent is located at 755 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rua de Fafião, Estrada de Barroças e Taias, Estrada da Portela, EN 101 & EN 301

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:17:09
11 km/h 01:27:17
15 km/h 01:04:00
19 km/h 00:50:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vale Escuro can be cycled from 3 sides. Vale Escuro from Aspra is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias & Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura.

You don't need special gearing for Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias. 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 Barroças e Taias 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 Barroças e Taias is 16 km long.

The average gradient of Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias is 4.4%.

Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias is at 755 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:17:09 to climb Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias. At 11 km/h the time is 01:27:17, and at 15 km/h 01:04:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:31 is an achievable time.

Vale Escuro from Barroças e Taias is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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