Lajeosa do Dão from Corujeiro

At just 2.3km, Lajeosa do Dão from Corujeiro is short but deceptively intense — 168m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.2% disguises ramps of 15.4% — 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. Located in Viseu, Portugal.