Picoto from Casal da Misarela

Picoto can be cycled from 4 sides. Vale de Canas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Picoto from Casal da Misarela, Picoto from Casal da Misarela via Travessa Barbeiro & Miradouro de Vale de Canas from Coimbra.

Picoto from Casal da Misarela 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!

Picoto from Casal da Misarela 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, Picoto from Casal da Misarela is not a problem.

Picoto from Casal da Misarela is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Picoto from Casal da Misarela is 9.1%.

Picoto from Casal da Misarela has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Picoto from Casal da Misarela is at 906 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:18:02 to climb Picoto from Casal da Misarela. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:46, and at 9 mph 00:09:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:28 is an achievable time.

Picoto from Casal da Misarela is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.