Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe

Detrelo da Malhada can be cycled from 4 sides. Detrelo da Malhada from Arouca is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Detrelo da Malhada from Arouca via Calçada das Costeiras, Parque Eólico da Serra da Freita from Burgo & Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe.

You don't need special gearing for Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe. 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.

Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe 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.

Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe is 5.6%.

Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe is at 3524 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:45 to climb Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:04, and at 9 mph 01:05:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:13 is an achievable time.

Detrelo da Malhada from Ponte de Telhe is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.