Pico do Facho from Camacha

Pico do Facho can be cycled from 7 sides. Miradouro do Pedregal from Dragoal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via 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 & Pico do Facho from Camacha.

Pico do Facho from Camacha 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!

Pico do Facho from Camacha is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Pico do Facho from Camacha is not a problem.

Pico do Facho from Camacha is 1.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Pico do Facho from Camacha is 6.9%.

Pico do Facho from Camacha has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Pico do Facho from Camacha is at 1053 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:21:54 to climb Pico do Facho from Camacha. At 7 mph the time is 00:15:30, and at 9 mph 00:12:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:05 is an achievable time.

Pico do Facho from Camacha is located in the region Porto Santo in Portugal.