PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes

Calheta, Portugal

11.7 miles (18.9 km) · 4,661 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes is a 11.7-mile loop route in Calheta, Portugal, gaining 4,661 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 4,244 feet at an average 11.0% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,661 ft (1,421 m)
Average gain	398 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 3,194 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	398.6%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes

How much elevation gain does PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes have?

PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes has 4,661 ft (1,421 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.9 km). That averages 398 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes?

The difficulty score for PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes is 12.3 of 100. That is harder than 77.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes?

The longest climb on PR03SJO Fajã de São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 3,194 ft (973 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 398.6%.