Arega from Vale Bom

Arega can be cycled from 4 sides. Arega from Vale do Prado is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Arega from Ribeira de Alge, Arega from Vale Bom & Arega via Vale do Carvalho.

You don't need special gearing for Arega from Vale Bom. 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.

Arega from Vale Bom 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, Arega from Vale Bom is not a problem.

Arega from Vale Bom is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Arega from Vale Bom is 4.4%.

Arega from Vale Bom has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Arega from Vale Bom is at 1463 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:01:59 to climb Arega from Vale Bom. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:53, and at 9 mph 00:34:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:41 is an achievable time.

Arega from Vale Bom is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.