Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta

Pico Ruivo do Paul can be cycled from 5 sides. Pico Ruivo do Paul / Estanquinhos from Porto Moniz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta, Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Rua do Ledo, Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Caminho Lombo do Salao & Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta via Estrada do Rochão.

The Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta 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 Ruivo do Paul from Calheta 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 Ruivo do Paul from Calheta is 10.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta is 9.5%.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 25.4%.

The summit of Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta is at 5197 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:04:36 to climb Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta. At 7 mph the time is 01:28:12, and at 9 mph 01:08:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:38 is an achievable time.

Pico Ruivo do Paul from Calheta is located in the region Madeira Island in Portugal.