Monte Brasil from Angra do Heroísmo

At just 2.5km, Monte Brasil from Angra do Heroísmo is short but deceptively intense — 165m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 6.6% disguises ramps of 13.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Azores, Portugal.