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View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon – View of Lagoa do Fogo loop from Lagoa

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Lagoa (Santa Cruz)

View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon – View of Lagoa do Fogo loop from Lagoa

Hard

5.0

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View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon – View of Lagoa do Fogo loop from Lagoa

06:38

114km

2,380m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 94.3 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.40 km

Beach

8.88 km

Miradouro das Pedras Negras

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This is a viewpoint with very easy access and even disabled people in a wheelchair can get to the endpoint to enjoy this fantastic scenery, which is not common at …

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15.4 km

Airport

Viewpoint

44.0 km

Dam Between Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

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At this point, the lake Lagoa Azul is largely separated from the neighboring lake Lagoa Verde by the road embankment except for a narrow channel under the road. The two …

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44.0 km

View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon

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This stretch might be a bit of a fight going uphill with max 15% to be beaten. I went downhill and was pleased to have effective disc brakes to ensure …

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49.7 km

Sete Cidades Scenic Road

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There are some roadworks going on at the moment (July 2023) to improve the traffic flow among the different tourist attractions in this area. Good gravel now, shall be nice when completed.

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54.6 km

Gunnera Plants and Moss-Covered Wall View

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Nice vantage point, but mostly in the fog.

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95.5 km

Ascent of Pico da Barrosa

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Ascent to Pico da Barrosa – Panoramic views over the island
The ascent to Pico da Barrosa leads steadily uphill and rewards with impressive views over the south coast and …

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104 km

View of Lagoa do Fogo

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Viewpoint on the Lagoa di Fogo. It's only worth it if you see the antennas on the mountain when you leave PDL. Then no clouds are expected.

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105 km

Lagoa do Fogo Descent

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This downhill is a pure joyride on good tarmac with great long and short distance views. A wind jacket is helpful, good brakes mandatory. There could be some mist at …

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114 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.1 km

45.3 km

3.47 km

301 m

222 m

167 m

Surfaces

99.7 km

13.8 km

650 m

181 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 30 August

25°C

21°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon – View of Lagoa do Fogo loop from Lagoa

Miradouro das Pedras Negras

Dam Between Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon

Sete Cidades Scenic Road

Gunnera Plants and Moss-Covered Wall View

Ascent of Pico da Barrosa

View of Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo Descent

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