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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas

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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
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Elevation profile Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas

Statistics

Difficulty points 971
Length 20 mi
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest segment 11.3%
Total ascent 5000 ft

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6 hairpin turns
#78 toughest climb of Portugal
#35 most elevation gain of Portugal
#6 longest climb of Portugal
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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas is a climb in the region Serra da Estrela. It is 20 mi long and bridges 5000 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 971. The top of the ascent is located at 6535 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: EN 232, EN 338 & EN 338-1

3.0 by LepersN
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A long pass to start at around 7.30 am to get into the shade, with few cars. Great to do... read more

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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
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Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
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1 y 3.0 03:28:00 (5.8 mph)
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A long pass to start at around 7.30 am to get into the shade, with few cars. Great to do

Col long à commencer vers 7h30 pour être à l’ombre, peu fréquenté par les voitures. Génial à faire

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas
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Climbing times

5 mph 04:01:25
7 mph 02:50:55
9 mph 02:13:11
12 mph 01:40:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas. 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 from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas 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 Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas is 20 mi long.

The average gradient of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas is 4.7%.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas is at 6535 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:01:25 to climb Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas. At 7 mph the time is 02:50:55, and at 9 mph 02:13:11. For the fastest cyclists, 01:40:04 is an achievable time.

Torre / Serra da Estrela from Vale de Amoreira via Manteigas is located in the region Beira Alta in Portugal.

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