Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal

Portela de Oliveira can be cycled from 5 sides. Portela de Oliveira from Vale da Formiga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Portela de Oliveira from Aveledo, Portela de Oliveira from Ribeira de Carvalho, Portela de Oliveira from Penacova & Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal.

Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal 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 de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal 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 de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal is not a problem.

Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal is 6.1%.

Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal is at 1545 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:43 to climb Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:17, and at 9 mph 00:19:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:48 is an achievable time.

Portela de Oliveira via Rua do Pinçal is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.