Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira

Serra de Alvelos can be cycled from 2 sides. Serra de Alvelos from Oleiros is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira.

You don't need special gearing for Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira. 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 de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira is 10 mi long.

The average gradient of Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira is 5.2%.

Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira is at 3245 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:00:06 to climb Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira. At 7 mph the time is 01:25:02, and at 9 mph 01:06:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:47 is an achievable time.

Serra de Alvelos from Alvito da Beira is located in the region Beira-Baixa-province in Portugal.