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Pico do Arieiro via Casas

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Pico do Arieiro via Casas
Pico do Arieiro via Casas
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Difficulty points 2476
Length 14.1 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 22.8%
Total ascent 6325 ft

Short recap

14 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of World
#99 most elevation gain of World
#49 longest climb of Portugal
#33 average steepest climb of Madeira Archipelago
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Pico do Arieiro via Casas is a climb in the region Madeira Island. It is 14.1 mi long and bridges 6325 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 2476. The top of the ascent is located at 5899 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Estrada Monumental, Estrada Padre Tomé Sumares, Caminho dos Três Paus, Caminho da Eira do Serrado & Caminho Florestal

5.0 by BartC
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I descended the pico Areeiro from this side, the nature was truly amazing and there was little traffic. This side is crazy steep though, so only for the real mountain goats and super low transmission (gear ratio of 1:1 or lower). I couldn't find any road bikes for hire with this transmission at the time of writing (checked 3 rental places in Funchal, Freeride, happybikes and E-bike)... read more

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BartC
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I descended the pico Areeiro from this side, the nature was truly amazing and there was little traffic. This side is crazy steep though, so only for the real mountain goats and super low transmission (gear ratio of 1:1 or lower). I couldn't find any road bikes for hire with this transmission at the time of writing (checked 3 rental places in Funchal, Freeride, happybikes and E-bike)

I descended the pico Areeiro from this side, the nature was truly amazing and there was little traffic. This side is crazy steep though, so only for the real mountain goats and super low transmission (gear ratio of 1:1 or lower). I couldn't find any road bikes for hire with this transmission at the time of writing (checked 3 rental places in Funchal, Freeride, happybikes and E-bike)

Pico do Arieiro via Casas
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FranckyDHoop
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Madeira counts some of the steepest bike climbs one can do, but you can also go on the most beautiful hikes through stunning and unparalleled nature. Especially the trek from the Pico do Arieiro to the Pico Ruivo is highly recommended.
It can be quite foggy and cold there, but on a clear day you will get the most breathtaking views. In other parts of the beautiful flower island, you can hike along the legendary levada's, water channels that bring water from the mountains to the farmland down in the valley. These are unique in the world and a must-see.

Madeira telt van de steilste fietsbeklimmingen die men kan doen, maar je kan er ook de prachtigste wandeltochten maken door een schitterende en ongeëvenaarde natuur. Vooral de trektocht van de Pico do Arieiro naar de Pico Ruivo is een echte aanrader.
Het kan er behoorlijk mistig en koud zijn maar bij helder weer bekomt men de meest adembenemende vergezichten. Op andere delen van het prachtige bloemeneiland kan men wandelen langsheen de legendarische levada's, waterkanalen die het water uit de bergen naar de landbouwgronden beneden in het dal brengen. Deze zijn uniek in de wereld en een must see.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:50:18
7 mph 02:00:34
9 mph 01:33:57
12 mph 01:10:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pico do Arieiro via Casas 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 do Arieiro via Casas 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 do Arieiro via Casas is 14.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Pico do Arieiro via Casas is 8.5%.

Pico do Arieiro via Casas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22.8%.

The summit of Pico do Arieiro via Casas is at 5899 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:50:18 to climb Pico do Arieiro via Casas. At 7 mph the time is 02:00:34, and at 9 mph 01:33:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:10:35 is an achievable time.

Pico do Arieiro via Casas is located in the region Madeira Island in Portugal.

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