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Pico do Arieiro from Porto da Luz

Madeira, portugal

Pico do Arieiro from Porto da Luz is one of cycling's great tests — 26.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,833m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.8% disguises ramps of 16.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,800m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.

  • The crux hits between km 12 and km 15 — 19km above 10% averaging 11.5%.
  • The 1st climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
  • Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • The 1st climb in Madeira by summit elevation.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.

Pico do Arieiro from Porto da Luz

Madeira, portugal

26.9km 1833m 6.8%
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Distance

26.9km

Avg Gradient

6.8%

Max Gradient

16.6%

Elevation Gain

1833m

Summit

1,800m

Wall Rating

7.9

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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