Alto da Cimalha from Foz do rio Uima

At just 2.8km, Alto da Cimalha from Foz do rio Uima is short but deceptively intense — 240m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 8.6%, the road kicks to 15.2% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Porto, Portugal.