Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada

Alto do Rio Beça can be cycled from 6 sides. Alto do Rio Beça from Boticas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Carreira da Lebre, Alto do Rio Beça from Rio Tâmega, Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça, Alto do Rio Beça from Rio Beça via Canedo & Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada.

Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada 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 do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada is 9.4%.

Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada is at 2917 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:55 to climb Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:04, and at 9 mph 00:14:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:09 is an achievable time.

Alto do Rio Beça from Río Beça via Estrada da Levada is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.