Serra da Estrela
N339Seia to Loriga · Guarda
Distance18.3mi · 29 km
Drive time37 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Mountain
The climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point.
The N339 climbs through the Serra da Estrela to Torre at 1,993 m, the highest point in mainland Portugal, a bare granite landscape of glacial valleys and, in winter, the country's only ski slopes. Open and sweeping; watch for snow and fog up top, free-roaming livestock, and cyclists on the long climb.
Where it runs
SeiaStart · Guarda
LorigaEnd · Portugal
Character
Corners36bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb1554 mtotal ascent
Summit1985 mhighest point · 6512 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
1488 m rangeKnow before you go
- Snow and fog at altitude
- Free-roaming livestock
- Cyclists on the climb
Along the road
- viewpoint Miradouro do Vale de Loriga
Sources
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