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Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa

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Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
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Elevation profile Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa

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Difficulty points 508
Length 5.2 km
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest 100 metres 17.2%
Total ascent 479 m

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#72 toughest climb of Brazil
#91 most elevation gain of Brazil
#51 average steepest climb of South America
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Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is a climb in the region Brazil. It is 5.2 km long and bridges 479 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 508. The top of the ascent is located at 493 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Rua Pacheco Leão, Estrada Dona Castorina & Estrada da Vista Chinesa

5.0 by Leon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Another small addition, between the Vista Chinesa and Mesa do Imperador is a little fountain with drinkable water to refill the water bottle.... read more

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Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
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Another small addition, between the Vista Chinesa and Mesa do Imperador is a little fountain with drinkable water to refill the water bottle.

nog een kleine toevoeging, tussen de Vista Chinesa en Mesa do Imperador ligt een fonteintje met drinkbaar water om de bidon bij te vullen.

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This is pretty much the climb of Rio. Behind Rio's famous botanical garden, the road here climbs up into the urban jungle of Parque National da Tijuca. Especially on weekends, it is pleasantly busy here in the morning. Lots of cyclists, runners, walkers and also people on their way to one of the waterfalls nearby. The climb itself is a very tough one. Especially from the moment you pass the falls, it is 2 kilometres of raking. Once at Vista Chinesa (don't forget to enjoy the fabulous view), the road flattens out a bit. Especially with Rio's ever-high temperatures and the high humidity of the urban jungle, it is hard work.

Among Dutch cycling fans, the climb will be best known for the fall of Annemiek van Vleuten, who, descending here, saw her chance of Olympic gold go up in smoke in a painful crash.

Dit is zo'n beetje de klim van Rio. Achter de beroemde botanische tuin van Rio klimt de weg hier omhoog de stadsjungle in van het Parque National da Tijuca. Zeker in het weekend is het hier in de ochtend gezellig druk. Veel fietser, hardlopers, wandelaars en ook mensen op weg naar één van de watervallen in de buurt. De klim zelf is een hele pittige. Zeker vanaf het moment dat je de watervallen passeert is het 2 kilometer harken. Eenmaal bij Vista Chinesa (vergeet niet van het fabelachtige uitzicht te genieten) vlakt de weg wat af. Zeker met de immer hoge temperaturen van Rio en de hoge luchtvochtigheid van de stadsjungle is het afzien geblazen.

Bij de Nederlandse wielerfans zal de klim vooral bekend zijn van de valpartij van Annemiek van Vleuten, die hier afdalend haar kans op olympisch goud in rook zag opgaan bij een pijnlijke valpartij.

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:44:30
11 km/h 00:28:19
15 km/h 00:20:46
19 km/h 00:16:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mesa do Imperador can be cycled from 3 sides. Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mesa do Imperador Lado Olímpico from São Conrado & Mesa do Imperador Lado Olímpico from Gávea Pequena.

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is 5.2 km long.

The average gradient of Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is 9.2%.

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is at 493 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:44:30 to climb Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa. At 11 km/h the time is 00:28:19, and at 15 km/h 00:20:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:23 is an achievable time.

Mesa do Imperador from Horto via Vista Chinesa is located in the region in Brazil.

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