Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale

Fóia can be cycled from 4 sides. Foia / Serra de Monchique from Caldas de Monchique is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fóia from Foz do Farelo, Fóia from Portela da Nave & Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale.

You don't need special gearing for Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale. 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.

Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale 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!

Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale is 6.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale is 5.7%.

Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.2%.

The summit of Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale is at 2936 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:19:03 to climb Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale. At 7 mph the time is 00:55:57, and at 9 mph 00:43:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:46 is an achievable time.

Fóia from Casais via Portela do Vale is located in the region Algarve in Portugal.