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Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa

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Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa
Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa
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Elevation profile Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa

Statistics

Difficulty points 1061
Length 11.8 km
Average gradient 8.1%
Steepest 100 metres 20%
Total ascent 959 m

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Hidden gem
10 hairpin turns
#34 toughest climb of Piedmont
#59 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#98 longest climb of Piedmont
#48 average steepest climb of Turin
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Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is a climb in the region Turin. It is 11.8 km long and bridges 959 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1061. The top of the ascent is located at 1310 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Circonvallazione, Via Rubiana, Via Roma, SP197 del Colle del Lis & SP197

1.0 by christine
i descended this- wanted to post comment that this goat track is full of cracks, potholes, gravel and very steep >25％ in parts, and twisty. rode on 27/8/25. it would be ok on a gravel bike, but was rather awful on my road bike! pics don't reveal the very bad bits!... read more

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i descended this- wanted to post comment that this goat track is full of cracks, potholes, gravel and very steep >25％ in parts, and twisty. rode on 27/8/25. it would be ok on a gravel bike, but was rather awful on my road bike! pics don't reveal the very bad bits!

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa
Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa
Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa
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2 y 4.0 01:10:00 (10.1 km/h)
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Crazy climb!!!
The middle bit is even harder than anticipated. my head unit indicated 25％ at some point. And at least 2km over 15％.
After those Kms at such a steep gradient, the next part at 13％ seams like a relief and flat.

Crazy climb!!!
The middle bit is even harder than anticipated. my head unit indicated 25％ at some point. And at least 2km over 15％.
After those Kms at such a steep gradient, the next part at 13％ seams like a relief and flat.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:40:59
11 km/h 01:04:16
15 km/h 00:47:07
19 km/h 00:37:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle del Lis can be cycled from 3 sides. Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Mompellato & Colle del Lis from Viù.

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is 11.8 km long.

The average gradient of Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is 8.1%.

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20%.

The summit of Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is at 1310 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:40:59 to climb Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa. At 11 km/h the time is 01:04:16, and at 15 km/h 00:47:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:12 is an achievable time.

Colle del Lis from Villar Dora via Acquarossa is located in the region Turin in Italy.

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