Serra da Bocaina from Sao Jose do Barreiro
Rio de Janeiro, brazil
19.8km 1237m 6.2%
HCHC Rua
Serra da Bocaina from Sao Jose do Barreiro
Rio de Janeiro, brazil
The Rua rises 19.8km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,237m to 1,698m. The average gradient of 6.2% disguises ramps of 18.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,698m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 9 — 4km above 10% averaging 12.1%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- At 1,698m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
19.8km
Avg Gradient
6.2%
Max Gradient
18.4%
Elevation Gain
1237m
Summit
1,698m
Wall Rating
7
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