Foia / Serra de Monchique from Caldas de Monchique
Faro, portugal
16.4km 795m 4.9%
2Cat 2
Foia / Serra de Monchique from Caldas de Monchique
Faro, portugal
Foia / Serra de Monchique from Caldas de Monchique covers 16.4km and 795m of climbing, reaching 896m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 11.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. Located in Faro, Portugal.
- The 1st climb in Faro by elevation gain.
- The 1st climb in Faro by summit elevation.
- A false flat around km 5 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
16.4km
Avg Gradient
4.9%
Max Gradient
11.1%
Elevation Gain
795m
Summit
896m
Wall Rating
4.8
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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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