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Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
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Elevation profile Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione

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Difficulty points 1674
Length 15.4 km
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest 100 metres 22.5%
Total ascent 1490 m

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#96 toughest climb of World
#25 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#16 longest climb of Tessin
#20 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 15.4 km long and bridges 1490 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1674. The top of the ascent is located at 1777 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Bergstrasse & Strada Monti di Cò

4.0 by Kevin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The toughest in Switzerland according to Climbfinder. Considering the length, the almost constant gradient of at least 9％ and the last very steep (hecto)metres towards Capana Gesero, I am inclined to agree. A disadvantage of this climb on this side is the unpaved section in the final kilometres. In dry conditions, like mine at the end of June, it is reasonably doable, but it is not really fun. You experience a feeling of being alone in the world at the top!... read more

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Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione
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Reviews (2)

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Alex_Gamper
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1 y 4.0
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Very beautiful and long ascent from Arbedo. Hardly any traffic, as only accessible with special authorisation (barrier in Arbedo). Several gravel sections at the top (as already described by Kevin). If you are planning to pass through the tunnel and descend via the village of Laura, a gravel bike is recommended as the road on the north side is in very poor condition. All in all, however, a pearl in the Ticino region/Bellinzona👌🏻

Sehr schöne und langer Anstieg ab Arbedo. Kaum Verkehr, da nur mit Spezialbewilligung befahrbar (Barriere in Arbedo). Mehrere Schotterabschnitte im obersten Bereich (wie bereit von Kevin beschrieben). Wer die Durchfahrt durch das Tunnel und die Abfahrt über die Ortschaft Laura plant, dem sei das Gravel Bike Empfohlen da die Strasse auf der Nordseite in sehr schlechtem Zustand ist. Alles in allem aber eine Perle in der Region Tessin/Bellinzona👌🏻

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Kevin
Kevin premium
3 y 4.0 01:36:00 (9.6 km/h)
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The toughest in Switzerland according to Climbfinder. Considering the length, the almost constant gradient of at least 9％ and the last very steep (hecto)metres towards Capana Gesero, I am inclined to agree. A disadvantage of this climb on this side is the unpaved section in the final kilometres. In dry conditions, like mine at the end of June, it is reasonably doable, but it is not really fun. You experience a feeling of being alone in the world at the top!

De zwaarste van Zwitserland volgens Climbfinder. Gezien de lengte, het vrijwel constante stijgingspercentage van minstens 9％ en de laatste erg steile (hecto)meters richting Capana Gesero ben ik geneigd akkoord te gaan. Een minpunt(je) van deze klim langs deze zijde is het onverharde gedeelte in de slotkilometers. In droge omstandigheden zoals bij mij eind juni redelijk goed te doen, maar echt leuk is het niet. Een gevoel van alleen op de wereld ervaar je op de top!

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:12:01
11 km/h 01:24:00
15 km/h 01:01:36
19 km/h 00:48:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is 15.4 km long.

The average gradient of Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is 9.7%.

Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 22.5%.

The summit of Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is at 1777 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:12:01 to climb Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione. At 11 km/h the time is 01:24:00, and at 15 km/h 01:01:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:38 is an achievable time.

Alpe di Gesero from Arbedo Castione is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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