São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo

São Gonçalo can be cycled from 4 sides. São Gonçalo from Juncal de Cima is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via São Gonçalo from Peso da Régua, São Gonçalo from Peso da Régua via Remostias & São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo.

São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo 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!

São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo 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, São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo is not a problem.

São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo is 1.6 mi long.

The average gradient of São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo is 8.3%.

São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo is at 1017 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:19:31 to climb São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo. At 7 mph the time is 00:13:49, and at 9 mph 00:10:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:05 is an achievable time.

São Gonçalo from Rio Corgo is located in the region Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in Portugal.