Cat 3 Caminho

Caminho da Esperança

Azores, portugal

The Caminho rises 1.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 145m to 183m. Averaging 10.3%, the road kicks to 19.2% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Azores, Portugal.

  • Steeper than 90% of climbs in Portugal.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 90% of climbs in Portugal.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.5%.

Caminho da Esperança

Azores, portugal

1.4km 145m 10.3%
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Distance

1.4km

Avg Gradient

10.3%

Max Gradient

19.2%

Elevation Gain

145m

Summit

183m

Wall Rating

4.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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