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Cabeço Gordo from Capelo

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Elevation profile Cabeço Gordo from Capelo
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Difficulty points 748
Length 6.7 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 12%
Total ascent 2785 ft

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Beautiful scenery
18 hairpin turns
Bad road
#39 toughest climb of Azores
#16 most elevation gain of Azores
#37 longest climb of Azores
#98 average steepest climb of Azores
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Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is a climb in the region Faial Island. It is 6.7 mi long and bridges 2785 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 748. The top of the ascent is located at 3402 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Rua dos Trupes ( ER1-1a), Caminho Florestal da Caldeira (CF-109)

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Difficult climb due to length and steepness of the ridge... read more

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Difficult climb due to length and steepness of the ridge

moelijke klim door de lengte een de stijl heids graat

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:20:56
7 mph 00:57:18
9 mph 00:44:39
12 mph 00:33:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cabeço Gordo can be cycled from 4 sides. Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cabeço Gordo from Praia da Fajã, Cabeço Gordo from Varadouro & Cabeço Gordo from Norte Pequeno.

Cabeço Gordo from Capelo 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!

Cabeço Gordo from Capelo 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.

Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is 7.9%.

Cabeço Gordo from Capelo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is at 3402 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:56 to climb Cabeço Gordo from Capelo. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:18, and at 9 mph 00:44:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:33 is an achievable time.

Cabeço Gordo from Capelo is located in the region Faial Island in Portugal.

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