Serra da Encosta from Louredo

At just 2.8km, Serra da Encosta from Louredo is short but deceptively intense — 225m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.9% disguises ramps of 16.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Braga, Portugal.