Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra

Ourique, Portugal

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,373 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra is a 8.1-mile loop route in Ourique, Portugal, gaining 1,373 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 802 feet at an average 2.4% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,373 ft (418 m)
Average gain	169 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 425 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.9%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra

How much elevation gain does Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra have?

Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra has 1,373 ft (418 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 169 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra?

The difficulty score for Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra is 9.8 of 100. That is harder than 68.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra?

The longest climb on Montes e Vales de Santana da Serra runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 425 ft (130 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.