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Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Estrada Santo António da Serra

Madeira, portugal

Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Estrada Santo António da Serra is one of cycling's great tests — 25.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,790m from base to summit. The average gradient of 7% disguises ramps of 16% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 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 15 — 19km above 10% averaging 11.4%.
  • The 2nd climb in Portugal by summit elevation.
  • Harder than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • The 2nd climb in Madeira by summit elevation.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.

Pico do Arieiro from Santa Cruz via Estrada Santo António da Serra

Madeira, portugal

25.7km 1790m 7%
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Distance

25.7km

Avg Gradient

7%

Max Gradient

16%

Elevation Gain

1790m

Summit

1,798m

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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