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Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 4 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra
Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra
Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra
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Elevation profile Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1035
Length 16.1 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 12.3%
Total ascent 4793 ft

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
Gravel
#62 toughest climb of Portugal
#36 most elevation gain of Portugal
#32 longest climb of Portugal
#77 average steepest climb of Beira-Baixa-province
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Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra is a climb in the region Serra da Estrela. It is 16.1 mi long and bridges 4793 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1035. The top of the ascent is located at 6526 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: N230, Nave de Santo António, N339 & Estrada da Torre

4.0 by AndrewH27
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
There is a 1.8 section of gravel around halfway into the climb. It is doable on a road bike. The first part of the gravel is probably the worse, but it gets better and it is also flat for the gravel section. The good thing about this gravel section is that it keeps cars from using the road (when it joins the national road for the final Ks it is busier). A lot of the climb is within a valley and so earlier in the day it is shaded from the sun (which is good in summer). It almost seems like two co... read more

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There is a 1.8 section of gravel around halfway into the climb. It is doable on a road bike. The first part of the gravel is probably the worse, but it gets better and it is also flat for the gravel section. The good thing about this gravel section is that it keeps cars from using the road (when it joins the national road for the final Ks it is busier). A lot of the climb is within a valley and so earlier in the day it is shaded from the sun (which is good in summer). It almost seems like two completely different mountains when using this route to Torre, the road from Unhais de Serra is rough, quiet and wild and then the national road you join between Covilhã and Torre is busier, smoother and very different scenery. I wouldn’t recommend descending this way on a road bike.

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:14:38
7 mph 02:17:47
9 mph 01:47:23
12 mph 01:20:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra. 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.

Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra 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 via Unhais da Serra is 16.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra is 5.6%.

Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra is at 6526 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:14:38 to climb Torre / Serra da Estrela via Unhais da Serra. At 7 mph the time is 02:17:47, and at 9 mph 01:47:23. For the fastest cyclists, 01:20:40 is an achievable time.

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

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