Calheta, Portugal
24.9 miles (40.1 km) · 6,277 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
GR01SJO Grande Rota de São Jorge (Etapa 1) is a 24.9-mile loop route in Calheta, Portugal, gaining 6,277 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 2,009 feet at an average 9.1% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.
| Distance | 24.9 mi (40.1 km) |
| Elevation gain | 6,277 ft (1,913 m) |
| Average gain | 252 ft per mile (48 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.4 mi, 1,113 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 58% |
| Runnable | 63% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 10.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 4% |
| Mild uphill | 19% |
| Moderate uphill | 8% |
| Steep uphill | 17% |
| Mild downhill | 38% |
| Moderate downhill | 2% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
GR01SJO Grande Rota de São Jorge (Etapa 1) has 6,277 ft (1,913 m) of elevation gain over 24.9 miles (40.1 km). That averages 252 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for GR01SJO Grande Rota de São Jorge (Etapa 1) is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on GR01SJO Grande Rota de São Jorge (Etapa 1) runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 1,113 ft (339 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58%.
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