Question 1

How hard is Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 3, Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura is a solid climb that will test your legs.

Question 2

How long is Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura?

Accepted Answer

Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura is 8.3km long with 424m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 50 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura start?

Accepted Answer

Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura starts on the EN in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The starting coordinates are 41.9201°N, -8.5532°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Vale Escuro from Paredes de Coura hits 12.8%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5.1%.

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