Serra d'Arga from Covas

Statistics

Difficulty points	420
Length	5.4 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	15.9%
Total ascent	1634 ft

Difficulty points

420

Length

5.4 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

15.9%

Total ascent

1634 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#85 toughest climb of Minho

#70 most elevation gain of Minho

#64 longest climb of Minho

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Juan_Carlos ^premium

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Hard but very nice climb. It has a stretch with bad asphalt about halfway up. With little traffic. Good views.

AndrewH27 ^premium

5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is the nicest way up Serra d’Arga (and also maybe the best way down). There is a nice series of hairpins and the gradients are challenging but not crazy. The road surface gets a bit heavy after the “Serra d’Arga” sign. The last couple of times I’ve been up there has been a herd of goats with their guardians (Portuguese mountain dogs) - which can get a bit intimidating. Don’t freak out and remove sunglasses if possible, the dogs will bark but won’t attack unless you provoke them.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:05:24
7 mph	00:46:18
9 mph	00:36:05
12 mph	00:27:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Serra d'Arga can be cycled from 2 sides. Serra d'Arga from Covas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra d'Arga from Argela.

You don't need special gearing for Serra d'Arga from Covas. 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.

Serra d'Arga from Covas 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!

Serra d'Arga from Covas is 5.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Serra d'Arga from Covas is 5.7%.

Serra d'Arga from Covas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Serra d'Arga from Covas is at 1801 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:24 to climb Serra d'Arga from Covas. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:18, and at 9 mph 00:36:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:06 is an achievable time.

Serra d'Arga from Covas is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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