Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche

Statistics

Difficulty points	2746
Length	12.1 mi
Average gradient	9.8%
Steepest segment	26.5%
Total ascent	6237 ft

Difficulty points

2746

Length

12.1 mi

Average gradient

9.8%

Steepest segment

26.5%

Total ascent

6237 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#9 toughest climb of World

#42 most elevation gain of Europe

#80 longest climb of Portugal

#20 average steepest climb of Madeira Archipelago

Photos (5)

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche

Reviews (1)

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Ned14

5 Mo 5.0 03:32:22 (3.4 mph)

Fella at the bike rental told me not to go up this way... and if you wanted a nice ride he would of been right! Getting out of town was quite busy then Km 5 - 7 ish as your leaving town is pushing the bike territory.... if you mkae it that far, youre over the worst of it. The road is lovely (and bassicaly car free) even if littered with debris up through the forest. stiil brutal still needed to push bits but more possible! then once you reach the cross roads its smooth sailing to the top! a well needed bit of rest on the decent then last 3 ish k climb up the cafe will feel easy! Probably plan to get down a diffrent route tho... would be sketch to go down that side!

Climbing times

5 mph	02:25:43
7 mph	01:43:10
9 mph	01:20:24
12 mph	01:00:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche 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 from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche 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 from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche is 12.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche is 9.8%.

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 26.5%.

The summit of Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche is at 5896 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:25:43 to climb Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche. At 7 mph the time is 01:43:10, and at 9 mph 01:20:24. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:24 is an achievable time.

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche is located in the region Madeira Island in Portugal.

Pico do Arieiro from Funchal via Caminho do Trapiche

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