Achada do Teixeira from Faial
Madeira, portugal
16.3km 1586m 9.7%
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Achada do Teixeira from Faial
Madeira, portugal
Achada do Teixeira from Faial is one of cycling's great tests — 16.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,586m from base to summit. Averaging 9.7%, the road kicks to 19% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,586m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 9 and km 13 — 20km above 10% averaging 12.9%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,586m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
16.3km
Avg Gradient
9.7%
Max Gradient
19%
Elevation Gain
1586m
Summit
1,586m
Wall Rating
7.9
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What things cost
Typical prices in Portugal
€1.20
Coffee
€2.50
Beer
€8.50
Meal
€0.80
Water
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