Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal

Serra do Arestal can be cycled from 8 sides. Serra do Arestal via Sever do Vouga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra do Arestal via Pessegueiro do Vouga, Serra do Arestal via Azibal, Serra do Arestal from Ermida via Vila Seca, Serra do Arestal from Barragem de Ribeiradio, Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal, Serra do Arestal from Póvoa & Serra do Arestal from Barragem de Ribeiradio via Sanfins.

You don't need special gearing for Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal. 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 do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal 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 do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal is 5.5%.

Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.9%.

The summit of Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal is at 2674 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:20 to climb Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:00, and at 9 mph 00:45:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:32 is an achievable time.

Serra do Arestal from São Pedro de Castelões via Ameal is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.