Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas

Portela da Ursa can be cycled from 4 sides. Portela da Ursa via Vale da Ursa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Portela da Ursa from Souto, Portela da Ursa from Souto via Castanheira & Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas.

Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas 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!

Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas 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, Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas is not a problem.

Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas is 7.8%.

Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas is at 2772 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:28:42 to climb Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:19, and at 9 mph 00:15:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:53 is an achievable time.

Portela da Ursa from Talsperre Corgas is located in the region Beira-Baixa-province in Portugal.