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Torres Do Morin from Petrópolis

Rio de Janeiro, brazil

Torres Do Morin from Petrópolis is one of cycling's great tests — 5.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 692m from base to summit. Averaging 12.7%, the road kicks to 23.5% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,523m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 5 — 20km above 10% averaging 15.1%.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • At 1,523m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.

Torres Do Morin from Petrópolis

Rio de Janeiro, brazil

5.4km 692m 12.7%
SHC

Distance

5.4km

Avg Gradient

12.7%

Max Gradient

23.5%

Elevation Gain

692m

Summit

1,523m

Wall Rating

7.3

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