Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua

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 via Vale de Égua 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 via Vale de Égua 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 do Cão via Vale de Égua is 2 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua is 9.5%.

Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua is at 1496 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:23:56 to climb Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:56, and at 9 mph 00:13:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:55 is an achievable time.

Cabeça do Cão via Vale de Égua is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.