Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta
Madeira, portugal
16.6km 1571m 9.5%
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Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta
Madeira, portugal
Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta is one of cycling's great tests — 16.6km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,571m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.5% disguises ramps of 25.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,584m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 8 — 17km above 10% averaging 16.7%.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
- The 7th climb in Portugal by difficulty.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
16.6km
Avg Gradient
9.5%
Max Gradient
25.4%
Elevation Gain
1571m
Summit
1,584m
Wall Rating
8.3
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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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