Carambola from Avô

Carambola can be cycled from 5 sides. Carambola from Porto da Balsa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Carambola from Coja, Carambola from Avô, Carambola from Avô via Mourisia & Carambola from Ponte de Fajão.

You don't need special gearing for Carambola from Avô. 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.

Carambola from Avô 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!

Carambola from Avô is 12 mi long.

The average gradient of Carambola from Avô is 4.5%.

Carambola from Avô has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Carambola from Avô is at 3465 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:24:37 to climb Carambola from Avô. At 7 mph the time is 01:42:23, and at 9 mph 01:19:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:59:56 is an achievable time.

Carambola from Avô is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.