Ladeiras do Pontal

Alcoutim e Pereiro, Portugal

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,119 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ladeiras do Pontal is a 8.2-mile loop route in Alcoutim e Pereiro, Portugal, gaining 1,119 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 517 feet at an average 4.0% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,119 ft (341 m)
Average gain	137 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 505 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Ladeiras do Pontal

How much elevation gain does Ladeiras do Pontal have?

Ladeiras do Pontal has 1,119 ft (341 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ladeiras do Pontal?

The difficulty score for Ladeiras do Pontal is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ladeiras do Pontal?

The longest climb on Ladeiras do Pontal runs 5.4 miles (8.8 km) and gains 505 ft (154 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.