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Pico do Arieiro from Funchal

Madeira, portugal

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal is one of cycling's great tests — 21.5km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,787m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.3% disguises ramps of 17.7% — 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 1,796m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.

  • The crux hits between km 5 and km 9 — 21km above 10% averaging 12.7%.
  • 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 Funchal

Madeira, portugal

21.5km 1787m 8.3%
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Distance

21.5km

Avg Gradient

8.3%

Max Gradient

17.7%

Elevation Gain

1787m

Summit

1,796m

Wall Rating

8.1

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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