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Salto do Cavalo from Povoação

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 11 photos
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
Salto do Cavalo from Povoação
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1064
Length 7.8 km
Average gradient 10.3%
Steepest 100 metres 20%
Total ascent 807 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns
#57 toughest climb of Portugal
#17 most elevation gain of Azores
#64 longest climb of Azores
#51 average steepest climb of Azores
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Salto do Cavalo from Povoação is a climb in the region Azores. It is 7.8 km long and bridges 807 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1064. The top of the ascent is located at 779 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road names: M 525 & M 1042

3.0 by Jba13
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Very tough climb. After a short stretch on the main road, you turn onto a smaller road. Between the houses it is immediately very steep. The road surface is still fine here. When you come out from between the houses, the road surface immediately becomes a lot less. The asphalt is uneven and rough. However, the gradients do not get any less. Fortunately, there is a stretch that flattens out where you can take a break so you can recharge for the last difficult part. At the top, you have a (well-de... read more

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Very tough climb. After a short stretch on the main road, you turn onto a smaller road. Between the houses it is immediately very steep. The road surface is still fine here. When you come out from between the houses, the road surface immediately becomes a lot less. The asphalt is uneven and rough. However, the gradients do not get any less. Fortunately, there is a stretch that flattens out where you can take a break so you can recharge for the last difficult part. At the top, you have a (well-deserved) beautiful view of Furnas, the lake and both the south and north coasts of the island.

Zeer zware klim. Na een klein stukje over de doorgaande weg draai je een kleinere weg op. Tussen de huizen is het gelijk al erg steil. Het wegdek is hier nog prima. Als je tussen de huize vandaan komt, wordt het wegdek gelijk een stuk minder. Het asfalt is ongelijk en ruw. De stijgingspercentages worden echter nog niet minder. Gelukkig is er een stukje dat afvlakt waar je even kan bijkomen zodat je je nog even kan opladen voor het laatste moeilijke stuk. Op de top heb je een (welverdiend) mooi uitzicht over Furnas, het meer en zowel de zuid- als noordkust van het eiland.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:07:12
11 km/h 00:42:46
15 km/h 00:31:21
19 km/h 00:24:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Salto do Cavalo can be cycled from 4 sides. Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Salto do Cavalo from Lomba da Maia, Salto do Cavalo from Povoação & Salto do Cavalo from Salga.

Salto do Cavalo from Povoação 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!

Salto do Cavalo from Povoação belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Salto do Cavalo from Povoação is 7.8 km long.

The average gradient of Salto do Cavalo from Povoação is 10.3%.

Salto do Cavalo from Povoação has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20%.

The summit of Salto do Cavalo from Povoação is at 779 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:07:12 to climb Salto do Cavalo from Povoação. At 11 km/h the time is 00:42:46, and at 15 km/h 00:31:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:45 is an achievable time.

Salto do Cavalo from Povoação is located in the region Azores in Portugal.

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