Pico do Arieiro from Faial
Madeira, portugal
23km 1826m 7.9%
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Pico do Arieiro from Faial
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro from Faial is one of cycling's great tests — 23km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,826m from base to summit. The average gradient of 7.9% disguises ramps of 16.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,794m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 11 and km 14 — 16km above 10% averaging 13.3%.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- The 8th climb in Portugal by elevation gain.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
23km
Avg Gradient
7.9%
Max Gradient
16.5%
Elevation Gain
1826m
Summit
1,794m
Wall Rating
8
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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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