A narrow unpaved road to Covas do Monte in Portugal
Covas do Monte is a small town at an elevation of 536m (1,758ft) above sea level, located in the municipality of São Pedro do Sul, in Portugal.
Where is Covas do Monte?
The town is located in the District of Viseu, in the Central Inland of the country.
Is the road to Covas do Monte unpaved?
Located in the mountain range of Serra da Gralheira, the road to the town is unpaved and steep, with some narrow parts. It tops out at 554m (1,817ft) above sea level.
How long is the road to Covas do Monte?
Starting from the M559-1 road, the ascent is 3.8km (2.36 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 241 meters. The average gradient is 6.34% with sections hitting a maximum gradient of 10%.