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Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém

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Difficulty points 335
Length 4.5 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 17.8%
Total ascent 1407 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#87 most elevation gain of Minho
#88 longest climb of Minho
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Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is a climb in the region Minho. It is 4.5 mi long and bridges 1407 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 335. The top of the ascent is located at 1411 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: M 516-1, M 516 & Avenida Manuel José Lebrão

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This is a nice mini-me of Alpe du Huez, with a nice series of hairpins. Great views on the way up of the river Coura valley, the Atlantic and Serra d’Arga. The descent off the other side down to Vila Nova se Cerveira is fast and not very technical. If you’re on a gravel or “all road” bike (or rental bike…), there is a gravel road off to the right, just before the summit, this is a service road for the wind turbines and takes you high to the observation tower that overlooks the Minho, G... read more

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This is a nice mini-me of Alpe du Huez, with a nice series of hairpins. Great views on the way up of the river Coura valley, the Atlantic and Serra d’Arga. The descent off the other side down to Vila Nova se Cerveira is fast and not very technical. If you’re on a gravel or “all road” bike (or rental bike…), there is a gravel road off to the right, just before the summit, this is a service road for the wind turbines and takes you high to the observation tower that overlooks the Minho, Galicia and the Atlantic. Well worth it.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:54:50
7 mph 00:38:49
9 mph 00:30:15
12 mph 00:22:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alto do Sopo can be cycled from 4 sides. Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto do Sopo, Alto do Sopo from Vila Nova de Cerveira & Alto do Sopo from Covas.

You don't need special gearing for Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém. 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 do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém 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 Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is 5.9%.

Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is at 1411 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:54:50 to climb Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:49, and at 9 mph 00:30:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:43 is an achievable time.

Alto do Sopo from Cruzeiro das Faias via Gondarém is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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