Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega

Alto da Charneca can be cycled from 2 sides. Venda do Pinheiro from Lousa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega.

You don't need special gearing for Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega. 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.

Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega is 4.5%.

Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.4%.

The summit of Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega is at 902 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:19:55 to climb Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:06, and at 9 mph 00:10:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:15 is an achievable time.

Alto da Charneca from Póvoa da Galega is located in the region Estremadura in Portugal.