Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Rua do Comboio
Madeira, portugal
18.4km 1837m 10%
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Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Rua do Comboio
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Rua do Comboio is one of cycling's great tests — 18.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,837m from base to summit. The average gradient of 10% disguises ramps of 26.1% — 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 1,798m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 5 — 24km above 10% averaging 16.7%.
- The 2nd climb in Portugal by difficulty.
- The 2nd climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- Longer than 97% of climbs in Portugal.
Distance
18.4km
Avg Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
26.1%
Elevation Gain
1837m
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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