Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões

Cerro do Cão can be cycled from 4 sides. Cerro do Cão from Arouco is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões, Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Cavalhas & Cerro do Cão from Garganta do Paiva.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões 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!

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões is 6 mi long.

The average gradient of Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões is 7.1%.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.3%.

The summit of Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões is at 2306 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:12:42 to climb Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões. At 7 mph the time is 00:51:28, and at 9 mph 00:40:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:08 is an achievable time.

Cerro do Cão from Espiunca via Serabigões is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.