Vale de Aguiar

Valongo, Portugal

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,725 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vale de Aguiar is a 8.1-mile loop route in Valongo, Portugal, gaining 1,725 feet of elevation. The route follows a back-loaded elevation profile, finishing 184 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 882 feet at an average 8.1% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,725 ft (526 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Vale de Aguiar

How much elevation gain does Vale de Aguiar have?

Vale de Aguiar has 1,725 ft (526 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vale de Aguiar?

The difficulty score for Vale de Aguiar is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.8% 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 Vale de Aguiar?

The longest climb on Vale de Aguiar runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 822 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.