Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor

Statistics

Difficulty points	361
Length	3.6 km
Average gradient	9.5%
Steepest 100 metres	15.3%
Total ascent	340 m

Difficulty points

361

Length

3.6 km

Average gradient

9.5%

Steepest 100 metres

15.3%

Total ascent

340 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#14 toughest climb of São Jorge Island

#18 most elevation gain of São Jorge Island

#24 longest climb of São Jorge Island

#64 average steepest climb of Azores

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Fun and solid climb from one of the nicer Fajas. You have very nice views at times, the road surface is perfect and there is very little traffic.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:30:45
11 km/h	00:19:34
15 km/h	00:14:21
19 km/h	00:11:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor 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!

Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor 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!

Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor is 3.6 km long.

The average gradient of Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor is 9.5%.

Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor is at 350 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:30:45 to climb Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:34, and at 15 km/h 00:14:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:19 is an achievable time.

Norte Grande from Fajã do Ouvidor is located in the region São Jorge Island in Portugal.

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