Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco

Aldeia das Dez, Portugal

13.9 miles (22.3 km) · 2,947 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco is a 13.9-mile loop route in Aldeia das Dez, Portugal, gaining 2,947 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,496 feet at an average 7.0% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,947 ft (898 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 1,381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.3%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	30%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco

How much elevation gain does Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco have?

Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco has 2,947 ft (898 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.3 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco?

The difficulty score for Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco?

The longest climb on Caminho do Xisto de Aldeia das Dez I – Pelas Várzeas do Alvôco runs 3.3 miles (5.2 km) and gains 1,381 ft (421 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.3%.