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Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva

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Elevation profile Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva

Statistics

Difficulty points 205
Length 2.9 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 1001 ft

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6 hairpin turns
#94 average steepest climb of Beira Alta
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Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is a climb in the region Serra da Estrela. It is 2.9 mi long and bridges 1001 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 205. The top of the ascent is located at 1854 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Avenida da Escola & EM 506

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:35:30
7 mph 00:25:08
9 mph 00:19:35
12 mph 00:14:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Catraia de São Paio can be cycled from 2 sides. Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Catraia de São Paio from Sandomil.

You don't need special gearing for Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva. 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.

Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva 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, Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is not a problem.

Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is 2.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is 6.4%.

Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is at 1854 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:30 to climb Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:08, and at 9 mph 00:19:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:43 is an achievable time.

Catraia de São Paio from Penalva de Alva is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

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