A rough 4x4 road to Poios Brancos
Poios Brancos is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1.685m (5,528ft) above sea level, located in the district of Guarda, in Portugal. It's one of the highest roads of the country.
Where is Poios Brancos?
The peak is located north of Col de Zezere, in the Centro Region, a white tower-like structure of about 2 meters high marks the actual summit. The views are truly amazing.
Is the road to Poios Brancos unpaved?
Set high in the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the road to the summit is totally unpaved and a 4x4 vehicle is required. It comprises steep sections, hitting a 7% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
How long is the road to Poios Brancos?
Starting at the paved N339 road, the ascent is 1.4 km (0.86 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 67 meters. The average gradient is 4.78%