Question 1

How hard is Boca da Baleia?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 5, Boca da Baleia is a solid climb that will test your legs.

Question 2

How long is Boca da Baleia?

Accepted Answer

Boca da Baleia is 1.4km long with 87m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Boca da Baleia start?

Accepted Answer

Boca da Baleia begins in Azores, Portugal. The starting coordinates are 39.3925°N, -31.2031°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Boca da Baleia?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Boca da Baleia hits 12.8%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.1%.

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