Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez
Viana do Castelo, portugal
21.3km 757m 3.6%
2Cat 2
Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez
Viana do Castelo, portugal
Vale Escuro from Arcos de Valdevez covers 21.3km and 757m of climbing, reaching 759m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.6% disguises ramps of 10.6% — 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 Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
- The 1st climb in Viana do Castelo by distance.
- The 3rd climb in Viana do Castelo by elevation gain.
- Higher summit than 88% of climbs in Viana do Castelo.
- A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
21.3km
Avg Gradient
3.6%
Max Gradient
10.6%
Elevation Gain
757m
Summit
759m
Wall Rating
4.7
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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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