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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã

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4.3
3 reviews | Elevation profile | 16 photos
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
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Elevation profile Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã

Statistics

Difficulty points 1217
Length 15.1 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 14.4%
Total ascent 5200 ft

Short recap

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
14 hairpin turns
#41 toughest climb of Portugal
#27 most elevation gain of Portugal
#41 longest climb of Portugal
#54 average steepest climb of Beira-Baixa-province
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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã is a climb in the region Serra da Estrela. It is 15.1 mi long and bridges 5200 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1217. The top of the ascent is located at 6539 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 16 photos.

Road names: EN 339, EN 338 & EN 338-1

5.0 by Wiffe
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This is a climb with hardly any shade, so watch out for the heat. On the other hand, it can be quite windy and cold at the top. So take plenty of drinks and a jacket. The detour to the glacier valley of Zêzere is more than worth it. The perfect U valley with first some hairpin bends and then a long straight line.... read more

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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
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Reviews (3)

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LudovicP
LudovicP
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

As soon as you leave the town, the route and the views are really nice. A must-do if you're in the area.

Dès la sortie de la ville le parcours et le panorama sont vraiment sympas. A faire si vous passez dans le secteur.

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survelo
survelo
1 y 4.0

Unseasonably good weather at the end of October 2022 meant a perfect experience on this beautiful road, climbing up through the clouds into sunlight. The gradients felt pretty gentle if not consistent. No early morning traffic apart from one British registered Porsche driving like a maniac backwards and forwards past his gopro in the bushes. Fascinating summit with the old observatory and a great cheese and sausage shop!

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
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Wiffe
Wiffe
4 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

This is a climb with hardly any shade, so watch out for the heat. On the other hand, it can be quite windy and cold at the top. So take plenty of drinks and a jacket.
The detour to the glacier valley of Zêzere is more than worth it. The perfect U valley with first some hairpin bends and then a long straight line.

Dit is een klim met amper schaduw, kijk dus uit voor de hitte. Anderzijds kan het boven flink waaien en koud zijn. Neem dus genoeg drank en een jekje mee.
De omweg naar het gletjserdal van Zêzere is meer dan de moeite waard. Het perfecte U-dal met eerst wat haarspeldbochten en dan één lange recht lijn.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:02:36
7 mph 02:09:16
9 mph 01:40:45
12 mph 01:15:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã 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!

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã is 15.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã is 6.5%.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã is at 6539 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:02:36 to climb Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã. At 7 mph the time is 02:09:16, and at 9 mph 01:40:45. For the fastest cyclists, 01:15:41 is an achievable time.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Covilhã is located in the region Beira-Baixa-province in Portugal.

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