Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela

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Difficulty points	502
Length	4.8 mi
Average gradient	6%
Steepest segment	17.3%
Total ascent	1519 ft

Difficulty points

502

Length

4.8 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

17.3%

Total ascent

1519 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

Cobbles

#25 toughest climb of Beira Litoral

#65 most elevation gain of Beira Litoral

#68 longest climb of Beira Litoral

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Climbing times

5 mph	00:57:29
7 mph	00:40:41
9 mph	00:31:43
12 mph	00:23:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cabeça de 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 de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela 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 de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela 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!

Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela is 4.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela is 6%.

Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela is at 1496 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:57:29 to climb Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela. At 7 mph the time is 00:40:41, and at 9 mph 00:31:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:49 is an achievable time.

Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.

Cabeça de Cão from Rio do Alfusqueiro via Lourizela

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