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Serra do Paiol from São Bento do Sapucaí

Sao Paulo, brazil

Serra do Paiol from São Bento do Sapucaí is one of cycling's great tests — 12.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 996m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.2% disguises ramps of 18.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,807m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

  • The crux hits between km 3 and km 6 — 20km above 10% averaging 14.1%.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • At 1,807m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.

Serra do Paiol from São Bento do Sapucaí

Sao Paulo, brazil

12.1km 996m 8.2%
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Distance

12.1km

Avg Gradient

8.2%

Max Gradient

18.5%

Elevation Gain

996m

Summit

1,807m

Wall Rating

6.6

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