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Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche

Madeira, portugal

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche is one of cycling's great tests — 19.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,901m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.8% disguises ramps of 26.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,797m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.

  • The crux hits between km 8 and km 12 — 24km above 10% averaging 15.2%.
  • The 1st climb in Portugal by difficulty.
  • The 2nd climb in Portugal by elevation gain.
  • Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • Longer than 97% of climbs in Portugal.

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche

Madeira, portugal

19.4km 1901m 9.8%
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Distance

19.4km

Avg Gradient

9.8%

Max Gradient

26.5%

Elevation Gain

1901m

Summit

1,797m

Wall Rating

8.8

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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