Cat 1 EM

Portela do Castelo from Vide via Cabeça

Sistema Central, spain

The EM rises 13.1km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 728m to 963m. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 12.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Sistema Central, Spain.

  • Harder than 93% of climbs in Spain.
  • More vertical gain than 90% of climbs in Spain.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Portela do Castelo from Vide via Cabeça

Sistema Central, spain

13.1km 728m 5.6%
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Distance

13.1km

Avg Gradient

5.6%

Max Gradient

12.8%

Elevation Gain

728m

Summit

963m

Wall Rating

4.9

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What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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