Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego

Prado can be cycled from 2 sides. Prado via Pero Soares is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego.

You don't need special gearing for Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego. 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.

Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego 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, Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego is not a problem.

Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego is 7.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego is 3.6%.

Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.2%.

The summit of Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego is at 2825 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:26:24 to climb Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego. At 7 mph the time is 01:01:10, and at 9 mph 00:47:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:48 is an achievable time.

Prado from Vila Cortês do Mondego is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.