Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga

Senhora dos Aflitos can be cycled from 2 sides. Senhora dos Aflitos from Garganta do Paiva is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga.

Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga 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!

Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga 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, Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga is not a problem.

Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga is 8.9%.

Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga is at 1621 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:45 to climb Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:36, and at 9 mph 00:05:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:27 is an achievable time.

Senhora dos Aflitos from Alvarenga is located in the region Douro Litoral in Portugal.