Pico do Arieiro via Caminha da Barreira
Madeira, portugal
19.3km 1850m 9.6%
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Pico do Arieiro via Caminha da Barreira
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro via Caminha da Barreira is one of cycling's great tests — 19.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,850m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.6% disguises ramps of 28.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,798m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 12 — 24km above 10% averaging 15.3%.
- The 2nd climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
- The 3rd climb in Portugal by difficulty.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- Longer than 97% of climbs in Portugal.
Distance
19.3km
Avg Gradient
9.6%
Max Gradient
28.7%
Elevation Gain
1850m
Summit
1,798m
Wall Rating
8.7
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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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