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Vale Escuro from Sobreiro

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Vale Escuro from Sobreiro
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Elevation profile Vale Escuro from Sobreiro

Statistics

Difficulty points 882
Length 4.6 mi
Average gradient 9.6%
Steepest segment 22.9%
Total ascent 2313 ft

Short recap

#10 toughest climb of Minho
#33 most elevation gain of Minho
#87 longest climb of Minho
#33 average steepest climb of Minho
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Vale Escuro from Sobreiro is a climb in the region Minho. It is 4.6 mi long and bridges 2313 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 882. The top of the ascent is located at 2490 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: EN 101 & EM 518

4.0 by AndrewH27
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A tough climb from this side. There is some interesting stuff near the top if you need a rest. A viewing platform on a rock and a few statues. And a picnic area. There is nothing at the actual summit.... read more

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A tough climb from this side. There is some interesting stuff near the top if you need a rest. A viewing platform on a rock and a few statues. And a picnic area. There is nothing at the actual summit.

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro
Vale Escuro from Sobreiro
Vale Escuro from Sobreiro
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srodrigues21
srodrigues21
1 y 5.0

So f***g hard...
Probabily the hardest climb I've done so far.
1.8km above 15％ with slopes of 18％.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:55:08
7 mph 00:39:02
9 mph 00:30:25
12 mph 00:22:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vale Escuro can be cycled from 4 sides. Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vale Escuro from Sabadim, Vale Escuro from Sobreiro & Vale Escuro from Vascões.

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro 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!

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro 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.

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro is 4.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Vale Escuro from Sobreiro is 9.6%.

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22.9%.

The summit of Vale Escuro from Sobreiro is at 2490 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:55:08 to climb Vale Escuro from Sobreiro. At 7 mph the time is 00:39:02, and at 9 mph 00:30:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:51 is an achievable time.

Vale Escuro from Sobreiro is located in the region Minho in Portugal.

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