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Serra do Topo from Calheta

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Elevation profile Serra do Topo from Calheta

Statistics

Difficulty points 408
Length 8.7 km
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest 100 metres 12.3%
Total ascent 519 m

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#13 toughest climb of São Jorge Island
#81 most elevation gain of Azores
#55 longest climb of Azores
#17 average steepest climb of São Jorge Island
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Serra do Topo from Calheta is a climb in the region São Jorge Island. It is 8.7 km long and bridges 519 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 408. The top of the ascent is located at 685 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: ER 1-2 & ER 2-2

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:14:50
11 km/h 00:47:37
15 km/h 00:34:55
19 km/h 00:27:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Serra do Topo can be cycled from 2 sides. Piquinho da Urze from Norte Grande is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Serra do Topo from Calheta.

You don't need special gearing for Serra do Topo from Calheta. 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.

Serra do Topo from Calheta 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!

Serra do Topo from Calheta is 8.7 km long.

The average gradient of Serra do Topo from Calheta is 5.9%.

Serra do Topo from Calheta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Serra do Topo from Calheta is at 685 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:14:50 to climb Serra do Topo from Calheta. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:37, and at 15 km/h 00:34:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:34 is an achievable time.

Serra do Topo from Calheta is located in the region São Jorge Island in Portugal.

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