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Pico do Arieiro from Caniço

Madeira, portugal

Pico do Arieiro from Caniço is one of cycling's great tests — 23.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,765m from base to summit. Averaging 7.6%, the road kicks to 13.9% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,796m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.

  • The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 10km above 10% averaging 11.5%.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • The 9th climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.

Pico do Arieiro from Caniço

Madeira, portugal

23.1km 1765m 7.6%
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Distance

23.1km

Avg Gradient

7.6%

Max Gradient

13.9%

Elevation Gain

1765m

Summit

1,796m

Wall Rating

7.7

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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