Pico do Arieiro from Machico
Madeira, portugal
25.5km 1767m 6.9%
SHCSHC
Pico do Arieiro from Machico
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro from Machico is one of cycling's great tests — 25.5km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,767m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.9% disguises ramps of 16.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 11 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 11 and km 14 — 19km above 10% averaging 11.6%.
- The 2nd climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- The 2nd climb in Madeira by summit elevation.
Distance
25.5km
Avg Gradient
6.9%
Max Gradient
16.6%
Elevation Gain
1767m
Summit
1,798m
Wall Rating
7.9
Loading map...
What things cost
Typical prices in Portugal
€1.20
Coffee
€2.50
Beer
€8.50
Meal
€0.80
Water
Ad
Common Questions
Where to stay near Pico do Arieiro from Machico
Find accommodation close to the start of your ride.
Search hotels near Pico do Arieiro from MachicoNearby Climbs
More Super HC climbs in this area
Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche
Madeira, portugal
19.4km 1901m 9.8%
SHCPico do Arieiro from Funchal via Rua do Comboio
Madeira, portugal
18.4km 1837m 10%
SHCPico do Arieiro via Caminha da Barreira
Madeira, portugal
19.3km 1850m 9.6%
SHCPico do Arieiro via Casas
Madeira, portugal
22.7km 1928m 8.5%
SHCPico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Caminho Lombo do Salao
Madeira, portugal
15.2km 1572m 10.3%
SHCPico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Caminho do Estreito Morena
Madeira, portugal
20.2km 1792m 8.9%
SHC