São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia

São Martinho da Pena can be cycled from 2 sides. São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via São Martinho da Pena via Temporão.

You don't need special gearing for São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia. 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.

São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia 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 Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is not a problem.

São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is 5.8%.

São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is at 1306 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:39:49 to climb São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia. At 7 mph the time is 00:28:11, and at 9 mph 00:21:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:30 is an achievable time.

São Martinho da Pena from Ponte da Naia is located in the region Minho in Portugal.