Vale Serrão from Álvaro

Vale Serrão can be cycled from 4 sides. Vale Serrão from Pampilhosa da Serra is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vale Serrão from Álvaro, Vale Serrão via Corga do Rossaio & Vale Serrão via Machio.

You don't need special gearing for Vale Serrão from Álvaro. 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.

Vale Serrão from Álvaro 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!

Vale Serrão from Álvaro is 5.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Vale Serrão from Álvaro is 5.2%.

Vale Serrão from Álvaro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Vale Serrão from Álvaro is at 2438 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:04:37 to climb Vale Serrão from Álvaro. At 7 mph the time is 00:45:44, and at 9 mph 00:35:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:47 is an achievable time.

Vale Serrão from Álvaro is located in the region Beira-Baixa-province in Portugal.