Alto do Malhão, Mountain summit in Loulé, Portugal.
Alto do Malhão reaches an elevation of 419 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes and rocky terrain across its southeastern Portuguese landscape.
The summit has been integrated into professional cycling events since the establishment of the Volta ao Algarve, becoming a regular stage finish.
Local cycling competitions at Alto do Malhão have shaped regional athletic traditions, drawing participants from across Portugal for annual mountain challenges.
The ascent extends 2.5 kilometers with an average gradient of 8.9 percent, reaching maximum inclines of 24.7 percent near the peak.
This mountain pass contains specific geological formations that create varying weather patterns, resulting in temperature differences between base and summit.
Location: Loulé
GPS coordinates: 37.30056,-8.10139
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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