Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande

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Difficulty points	607
Length	15.1 km
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest 100 metres	14.1%
Total ascent	774 m

Difficulty points

607

Length

15.1 km

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest 100 metres

14.1%

Total ascent

774 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn

#59 toughest climb of Azores

#25 most elevation gain of Azores

#8 longest climb of Azores

#31 average steepest climb of Flores Island

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This climb is very long with some hairpin turns up the mountain. You are surrounded by beautiful scenery all the way.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:09:36
11 km/h	01:22:28
15 km/h	01:00:29
19 km/h	00:47:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda can be cycled from 3 sides. Miradouro Lagoas Rasa e Funda from Lajes das Flores is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Miradouro Lagoas Rasa e Funda from Fazenda das Lajes & Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande.

You don't need special gearing for Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande is 15.1 km long.

The average gradient of Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande is 5.1%.

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande is at 730 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:09:36 to climb Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande. At 11 km/h the time is 01:22:28, and at 15 km/h 01:00:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:45 is an achievable time.

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande is located in the region Flores Island in Portugal.

Miradouro Caldeira Rasa e Funda from Fajã Grande

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