Paul da Serra / Loiral from Ponta do Sol
Madeira, portugal
16.6km 1416m 8.5%
HCHC
Paul da Serra / Loiral from Ponta do Sol
Madeira, portugal
Paul da Serra / Loiral from Ponta do Sol is one of cycling's great tests — 16.6km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,416m from base to summit. Averaging 8.5%, the road kicks to 17% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 9 — 6km above 10% averaging 12.0%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
16.6km
Avg Gradient
8.5%
Max Gradient
17%
Elevation Gain
1416m
Summit
1,413m
Wall Rating
7.4
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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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