Pico do Arieiro via Casas
Madeira, portugal
22.7km 1928m 8.5%
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Pico do Arieiro via Casas
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro via Casas is one of cycling's great tests — 22.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,928m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.5% disguises ramps of 22.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,798m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 8 — 20km above 10% averaging 14.0%.
- The 1st climb in Portugal by elevation gain.
- The 2nd climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 97% of climbs in Portugal.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
22.7km
Avg Gradient
8.5%
Max Gradient
22.8%
Elevation Gain
1928m
Summit
1,798m
Wall Rating
8.5
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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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