Alto dos Soidos from Alte

Alto dos Soidos can be cycled from 4 sides. Monte Madalena / Soidos from Santa Margarida is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto dos Soidos from Alte, Alto dos Soidos from Santa Margarida & Monte Madalena / Soidos from Alte.

Alto dos Soidos from Alte 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 dos Soidos from Alte 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 dos Soidos from Alte is not a problem.

Alto dos Soidos from Alte is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto dos Soidos from Alte is 9.9%.

Alto dos Soidos from Alte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Alto dos Soidos from Alte is at 1132 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:05 to climb Alto dos Soidos from Alte. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:33, and at 9 mph 00:06:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:00 is an achievable time.

Alto dos Soidos from Alte is located in the region Algarve in Portugal.