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Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Rua do Ledo

Madeira, portugal

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Rua do Ledo is one of cycling's great tests — 15.6km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,574m from base to summit. The average gradient of 10.1% 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 1,585m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Madeira, Portugal.

  • The crux hits between km 8 and km 10 — 12km above 10% averaging 13.7%.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Portugal.
  • The 8th climb in Portugal by difficulty.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Rua do Ledo

Madeira, portugal

15.6km 1574m 10.1%
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Distance

15.6km

Avg Gradient

10.1%

Max Gradient

25.4%

Elevation Gain

1574m

Summit

1,585m

Wall Rating

8.4

What things cost

Typical prices in Portugal

€1.20

Coffee

€2.50

Beer

€8.50

Meal

€0.80

Water

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