Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Caminho do Estreito Morena
Madeira, portugal
20.2km 1792m 8.9%
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Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Caminho do Estreito Morena
Madeira, portugal
Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Caminho do Estreito Morena is one of cycling's great tests — 20.2km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,792m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.9% disguises ramps of 24.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,797m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 4 — 22km above 10% averaging 14.5%.
- The 6th climb in Portugal by difficulty.
- The 7th climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in Portugal.
- Longer than 98% of climbs in Portugal.
Distance
20.2km
Avg Gradient
8.9%
Max Gradient
24.2%
Elevation Gain
1792m
Summit
1,797m
Wall Rating
8.6
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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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