Cat 5 EM

Alto de Macieira from Macieira

Vila Real, portugal

The EM rises 1.2km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 55m to 939m. Averaging 4.5%, the road kicks to 8.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Vila Real, Portugal.

  • Higher summit than 90% of climbs in Portugal.
  • A gentler outing by Portugal standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Alto de Macieira from Macieira

Vila Real, portugal

1.2km 55m 4.5%
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Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

4.5%

Max Gradient

8.7%

Elevation Gain

55m

Summit

939m

Wall Rating

2.6

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

5.8° Cool
8.4° Cool
10.1° Cool
11.7° Cool
16.4° Mild
17.8° Mild
23.3° Warm
23.2° Warm
18.8° Mild
14.6° Mild
8.8° Cool
6.7° Cool

Rainfall

173mm Wet
97mm Moderate
112mm Moderate
134mm Wet
82mm Moderate
79mm Light
11mm Dry
24mm Dry
82mm Moderate
237mm Wet
260mm Wet
283mm Wet

Wind

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What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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