À volta do Montado

Mértola, Portugal

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 518 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

À volta do Montado is a 8.5-mile loop route in Mértola, Portugal, gaining 518 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 298 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	518 ft (158 m)
Average gain	61 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	1.8 mi, 216 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.8%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about À volta do Montado

How much elevation gain does À volta do Montado have?

À volta do Montado has 518 ft (158 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 61 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is À volta do Montado?

The difficulty score for À volta do Montado is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 33.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on À volta do Montado?

The longest climb on À volta do Montado runs 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and gains 216 ft (66 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.8%.