Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira

Penhas Douradas can be cycled from 5 sides. Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Penhas Douradas via Gouveia, Penhas Douradas from Seia, Penhas Douradas from Seia via Sabugueiro & Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas.

You don't need special gearing for Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira. 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.

Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira 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!

Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira is 18.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira is 3.5%.

Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.9%.

The summit of Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira is at 5003 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:39:29 to climb Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira. At 7 mph the time is 02:35:23, and at 9 mph 02:01:05. For the fastest cyclists, 01:30:58 is an achievable time.

Penhas Douradas from Vale de Amoreira is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.