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Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia

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Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia
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Elevation profile Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia

Statistics

Difficulty points 449
Length 9.9 mi
Average gradient 4.1%
Steepest segment 13.3%
Total ascent 2169 ft

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Beautiful scenery
12 hairpin turns
#71 toughest climb of Galicia
#42 most elevation gain of Galicia
#19 longest climb of Galicia
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Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia is a climb in the region Galicia. It is 9.9 mi long and bridges 2169 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 449. The top of the ascent is located at 2064 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: EP-3202 & Estrada de Baiona a Loureza & EP-2202

5.0 by AndrewH
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Absolutely stunning climb. Starts off fairly steep and then levels off and then kicks again. Once you get to a junction, what I would class as the “Oia’ climb is over and then there is a long false flat on a beautiful plateau, there are often free range horses, cows, goats and sheep. There is another kick up with a couple of turns, interestingly named “the devil’s elbow” and you are at the summit. There is a monument to a Vuelta stage, but the views across to Baiona and the bay of Vigo... read more

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Absolutely stunning climb. Starts off fairly steep and then levels off and then kicks again. Once you get to a junction, what I would class as the “Oia’ climb is over and then there is a long false flat on a beautiful plateau, there are often free range horses, cows, goats and sheep. There is another kick up with a couple of turns, interestingly named “the devil’s elbow” and you are at the summit. There is a monument to a Vuelta stage, but the views across to Baiona and the bay of Vigo are out of this world.

Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:59:56
7 mph 01:24:54
9 mph 01:06:10
12 mph 00:49:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia. 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 Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia 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!

Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia is 4.1%.

Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia is at 2064 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:56 to climb Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:54, and at 9 mph 01:06:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:42 is an achievable time.

Alto da Groba / Alto de Mougás from Oia is located in the region Galicia in Spain.

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