Fóia (from Monchique)
Category 28 km
Distance
420 m
Elevation Gain
5.3%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
896 m
Summit Elevation
445
Difficulty Points
11.1%
Steepest 100m
The roof of the Algarve. At 902m, Fóia is the highest point in southern Portugal and the climb every visiting cyclist must tick. The ascent from Monchique town winds through eucalyptus and cork oak forest on consistently engaging gradients, with the final 2km opening up above the treeline to reveal...
Pro Tip
The full approach from Portimão adds 25km and 200m more climbing via the N266, making the complete ascent from sea level a serious 580m effort. Time your summit for mid-morning on clear days for unres...
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Cycling in AlgarveElevation data from climbfinder.com