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Prazeres Educational Farm – West Madeira Ridge loop from Calheta

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Arco Da Calheta

Prazeres Educational Farm – West Madeira Ridge loop from Calheta

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Prazeres Educational Farm – West Madeira Ridge loop from Calheta

03:15

41.1km

1,650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 31.5 km for 280 m

After 37.6 km for 475 m

After 40.2 km for 70 m

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Parking

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15.7 km

Prazeres Educational Farm

Highlight • Structure

At Christmas time, the church and the surrounding area are illuminated at night. The “XS Café” across the street is also highly recommended.

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16.1 km

Fonte de Pazeres

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Not much going on, if necessary also a restaurant on the square ... perfect to refill water bottles before the ascent

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24.2 km

West Madeira Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

There are limited possibilities to cycle in Madeira due to the all time hilly terrain. This track along the ridge in the Northwest of Madeira is worth a ride with …

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27.9 km

Pico dos Bodes

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Great view with a small parking lot

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30.9 km

View of the Valley and Ocean from Parque Natural da Madeira

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31.4 km

View of the valley and ocean in Madeira Natural Park

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With good visibility you have a wonderful view down into the valley

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31.5 km

View of the Mountains in Parque Natural da Madeira

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33.5 km

Steep Road in Parque Natural da Madeira

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This stretch of paved road is quite steep. That said, it is of considerable difficulty when going uphill, but it is even more important to highlight that, when going downhill, …

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41.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

2.76 km

401 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

693 m

680 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

25°C

21°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Prazeres Educational Farm – West Madeira Ridge loop from Calheta

Prazeres Educational Farm

Fonte de Pazeres

West Madeira Ridge

Pico dos Bodes

View of the Valley and Ocean from Parque Natural da Madeira

View of the valley and ocean in Madeira Natural Park

View of the Mountains in Parque Natural da Madeira

Steep Road in Parque Natural da Madeira

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