Portela do Castelo from Seia

Portela do Castelo can be cycled from 5 sides. Portela do Castelo from Seia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Portela do Castelo from Vila Cova à Coelheira, Portela do Castelo from Sandomil, Portela do Castelo from Vide via Cabeça & Portela do Castelo from Alvoco da Serra.

You don't need special gearing for Portela do Castelo from Seia. 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.

Portela do Castelo from Seia 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!

Portela do Castelo from Seia is 9.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Portela do Castelo from Seia is 4.4%.

Portela do Castelo from Seia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Portela do Castelo from Seia is at 3166 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:51:01 to climb Portela do Castelo from Seia. At 7 mph the time is 01:18:36, and at 9 mph 01:01:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:01 is an achievable time.

Portela do Castelo from Seia is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.