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Miradouro de Meia Encosta from Lajes do Pico via Caminho das Lagoas

Azores, portugal

Miradouro de Meia Encosta from Lajes do Pico via Caminho das Lagoas covers 16km and 897m of climbing, reaching 936m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 12.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. Located in Azores, Portugal.

  • Higher summit than 95% of climbs in Azores.
  • The 5th climb in Azores by distance.
  • More vertical gain than 95% of climbs in Portugal.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • A false flat around km 9 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Miradouro de Meia Encosta from Lajes do Pico via Caminho das Lagoas

Azores, portugal

16km 897m 5.6%
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Distance

16km

Avg Gradient

5.6%

Max Gradient

12.4%

Elevation Gain

897m

Summit

936m

Wall Rating

5.3

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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