Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros

Santuario do Sameiro can be cycled from 4 sides. Santuario do Sameiro via Miradouro de Bom Jesus is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Santuario do Sameiro from Calçada, Santuario do Sameiro from Braga & Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros.

Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros 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!

Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros 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!

Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros is 3.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros is 7%.

Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros is at 1864 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:46:11 to climb Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:41, and at 9 mph 00:25:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:08 is an achievable time.

Santuario do Sameiro from Salvador de Briteiros is located in the region Minho in Portugal.