Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal

Cabeça do Cão can be cycled from 7 sides. Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cabeça do Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Préstimo, Cabeça de Cão from Ponte sobre o Rio Alfusqueiro, Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal, Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela, Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua & Cabeço do Cão from Ponte da Chousinha via Pousadas.

Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal 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!

Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal 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, Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal is not a problem.

Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal is 6.5%.

Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal is at 1496 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:48 to climb Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:46, and at 9 mph 00:20:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:40 is an achievable time.

Cabeça do Cão from Carvalhal is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.