Alto das Costas from Marmelópolis

Alto das Costas from Marmelópolis covers 10.8km and 478m of climbing, reaching 1,690m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.4% disguises ramps of 12.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,690m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.