Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão

Pico Ruivo do Paul can be cycled from 5 sides. Pico Ruivo do Paul / Estanquinhos from Porto Moniz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta, Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Rua do Ledo, Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Caminho Lombo do Salao & Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão.

The Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão is 17.2 km long.

The average gradient of Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão is 9.2%.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 26.2%.

The summit of Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão is at 1585 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:27:06 to climb Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão. At 11 km/h the time is 01:33:36, and at 15 km/h 01:08:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:11 is an achievable time.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão is located in the region Madeira Island in Portugal.