Alto de Cabroelo from Portela

Alto de Cabroelo can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto de Cabroelo from Sobreira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto de Cabroelo from Canelas, Alto de Cabroelo from Portela & Alto de Cabroelo from Miradouro de Sebolido.

You don't need special gearing for Alto de Cabroelo from Portela. 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 de Cabroelo from Portela 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 de Cabroelo from Portela is not a problem.

Alto de Cabroelo from Portela is 6.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto de Cabroelo from Portela is 3.8%.

Alto de Cabroelo from Portela has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.3%.

The summit of Alto de Cabroelo from Portela is at 1434 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:16:43 to climb Alto de Cabroelo from Portela. At 7 mph the time is 00:54:19, and at 9 mph 00:42:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:48 is an achievable time.

Alto de Cabroelo from Portela is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.