Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira

Miradouro do Pico Castelo can be cycled from 11 sides. Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Miradouro do Pedregal from Dragoal, Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Dragoal, Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Dragoal via Farrobo, Miradouro do Pedregal from Camacha, Miradouro do Pedregal from Estrada da Fonte da Areia, Pico do Facho from Vila Baleira, Pico do Facho from Dragoal, Pico do Facho from Dragoal via Farrobo, Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Camacha & Pico do Facho from Camacha.

Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira 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!

Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira 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!

Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira is 1.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira is 9%.

Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira is at 856 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:19:25 to climb Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira. At 7 mph the time is 00:13:45, and at 9 mph 00:10:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:03 is an achievable time.

Miradouro do Pico Castelo from Vila Baleira is located in the region Porto Santo in Portugal.