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Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 4 photos
Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura
Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura
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Elevation profile Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura

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Difficulty points 1104
Length 9.9 mi
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest segment 17%
Total ascent 3780 ft

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Hidden gem
13 hairpin turns
#52 toughest climb of Portugal
#53 most elevation gain of Portugal
#17 longest climb of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
#80 average steepest climb of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
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Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura is a climb in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. It is 9.9 mi long and bridges 3780 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1104. The top of the ascent is located at 3753 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: EM 552, EN 222, CM 1055 & EM 553

3.0 by Niels1987
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A climb in stages; first, starting from the river, there’s a pretty challenging 3.5-kilometer ascent. Because the road is somewhat irregular, with flatter sections alternating with steeper ones, you’ll often encounter sections with double-digit gradients here. So don’t start out too fast, especially since it can get quite warm and there’s not much shade. After 3.5 km, there’s a 1-kilometer descent, and then, after crossing a bridge, you start climbing again and follow the sign to Paus.... read more

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A climb in stages; first, starting from the river, there’s a pretty challenging 3.5-kilometer ascent. Because the road is somewhat irregular, with flatter sections alternating with steeper ones, you’ll often encounter sections with double-digit gradients here. So don’t start out too fast, especially since it can get quite warm and there’s not much shade. After 3.5 km, there’s a 1-kilometer descent, and then, after crossing a bridge, you start climbing again and follow the sign to Paus. From there, it’s a 2-kilometer stretch with a fairly constant gradient of around 7 percent. Then you’ll have a chance to catch your breath for 1.5 kilometers until you reach the sharp right-hand turn toward Moumis. The road here becomes steep and is in very poor condition. It’s a mix of asphalt and small, rough stones. It feels like the cobblestones in Flanders. On the way to Moumis, there are some very steep sections, and combined with the poor road conditions, it’s a challenge to keep cycling here. Some short stretches are slightly less steep, but expect at least 3–3.5 km averaging 10.5 percent, with occasional much steeper sections. After the village of Moumis, the ride becomes a bit easier. The road then joins the route from Resende, and you’ll be cycling on a wider, better road. But don’t let your guard down, because you’re not there yet—the final 1.6 km are consistently steep and very tough. Expect a 11–12% grade, and it stays that way the whole time. No more breaks until you reach the top. Once you’re at the top, you’ve reached the highest point on the main road, but be sure to turn around and take the side road to Capela de São Cristóvão, because there’s a beautiful little chapel and a cross there. Plus, this is where you’ll find the most stunning view.

Een klim in delen; eerst vanaf de Rivier best een pittig stuk omhoog van 3,5 kilometer. Omdat de weg wat grillig is met vlakker stukken en steilere stukken afgewisseld, kom je al best vaak stukken in de dubbele cijfers tegen hier. Start dus niet te hard, ook omdat het best warm kan zijn en de beschutting tegen valt. Na 3,5 km is er 1 kilometer afdaling en dan na een brug ga je weer omhoog en volg je het bord naar Paus. Hier is het dan 2 kilometer redelijk constant rond de 7 procent. Dan is het even om adem komen voor 1,5 kilometer tot dat je bij de scherpe bocht naar rechts komt richting Moumis. De weg wordt hier steil en van erg slechte kwaliteit. Het is een mix van asfalt en kleine ruwe steentjes. Het voelt aan als de kasseien in Vlaanderen. Op weg naar Moumis zitten soms hele steile stukken en in combinatie met de slechte weg is het een uitdaging om hier te blijven fietsen. Kleine stukjes zijn iets minder steil, maar reken op zeker 3-3,5 km aan gemiddeld 10,5 procent met af en toe veel steilere stukken. Na het dorp Moumis wordt het iets beter te doen. Dan komt de weg samen met de variant vanuit Resende en fiets je op een grotere, betere weg. Maar laat je bedonderen, want je bent er nog niet, de laatste 1,6 km zijn constant en erg zwaar. Reken op 11-12%, maar dan ook de hele tijd. Geen adempauze meer tot je boven bent. Ben je boven dan is het hoogste punt op de doorgaande weg, maar draai zeker om en rijdt de zijweg naar Capela de Sao Cristovao in, want hier staat een mooi kappeletje en kruis. Daarnaast heb je hier ook het mooiste uitzicht.

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura
Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura
Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:59:57
7 mph 01:24:55
9 mph 01:06:10
12 mph 00:49:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura 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!

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura is 7.2%.

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17%.

The summit of Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura is at 3753 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:57 to climb Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:55, and at 9 mph 01:06:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:43 is an achievable time.

Monte de São Cristóvão from São João de Fontoura is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.

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