Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

Statistics

Difficulty points	256
Length	7 mi
Average gradient	4%
Steepest segment	11%
Total ascent	1476 ft

Difficulty points

256

Length

7 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

11%

Total ascent

1476 ft

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#31 toughest climb of Estremadura

#8 most elevation gain of Estremadura

#3 longest climb of Estremadura

Photos (10)

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

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Nice path in a beautiful forest, especially in the morning completely without traffic, only cyclists. It is possible to make beautiful circuits, in the area of the castle there are steep climbs on cobblestones - here certainly early in the morning - without traffic.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:24:58
7 mph	01:00:09
9 mph	00:46:53
12 mph	00:35:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto da Condessa can be cycled from 3 sides. Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto da Condessa from Sintra & Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Penedo.

You don't need special gearing for Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos. 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.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is not a problem.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is 7 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is 4%.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is at 1368 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:24:58 to climb Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos. At 7 mph the time is 01:00:09, and at 9 mph 00:46:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:13 is an achievable time.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.

Alto da Condessa from Ribeira de Colares via Estrada dos Capuchos

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Short recap

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Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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