Alpe di Neggia from Vira

Difficulty points	1181
Length	12.5 km
Average gradient	9.5%
Steepest 100 metres	12.8%
Total ascent	1189 m

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LorenzoGbr ^premium

1 Mo 5.0

What a climb! Good views only in the lower sections (no time to enjoy them). The rest is pain. Watch out while going down on the other side, as soon as you cross the border, the tarmac get noticeably worse.
If you're not tired enough, add the Forcora for more points.

Fedebici

3 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Superb! Superb road surface, one hairpin bend after another. Extremely consistent around 10％. A pity about the grey day, but it is absolutely worth it. The most beautiful climb in Ticino perhaps

Coureur1

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Quite a steep climb, keep pushing is the message! Beautiful alpine meadow at the top and very nice and quiet descent on the other side.

GilMtb-Road

1 y 5.0 02:00:00 (6.3 km/h)

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Pretty tough climb, breathtaking views, absolutely worth it!

matteob81 ^premium

1 y 4.0

Hard climb, especially the first km (when your legs are fresh) and the last four (when your legs are burning), that remembers the Pyrenees, you encounter a few cars in the first km, but in general there is no traffic. the view from the top is worth the climb.

esseci ^premium

1 y 4.0 01:30:41 (8.3 km/h)

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Tough and relentless ascent with the final 4.5 km stretch being truly challenging. As usual in Switzerland, the road surface is in almost perfect condition apart from the presence of a few construction sites. At the top, the view of Lake Maggiore is rather limited and distant but you can enjoy the view of Locarno and the dam of Lake Vogorno in the distance. At the summit there is water and services and a hut where you can have something to eat. The ascent from the Val Veddasca side is also recommended: it is longer and less demanding (but if it is tackled in combination with the Forcora, it becomes difficult).

Fedebici

2 y 4.0

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Spectacular and well sheltered! So sheltered that you can barely enjoy the lake, the only reason why I don't give it 5 stars. It remains super-recommended, don't be fooled by the first 4/5km that are the worst in gradients. Perfect asphalt, crossed a bike and a car. At the top, a shop and a place to possibly repair the bike. Really a beautiful hike. Despite almost July, descent with 13 degrees and well appreciated cape. Too bad I repeat the lake is very far away. Completely immersed in nature

F11ACE ^premium

3 y 4.0 00:58:30 (12.8 km/h)

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What a steep climb, not a moment's rest except for a small 5％ flat bit. It's a real steep climb that fortunately stops after a good 12km.

Raik2020 ^premium

4 y 5.0

In the shade, without traffic, beautiful, views, perfect toilet with water and soap on the top, climb to Monte Tamaro..

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:47:14
11 km/h	01:08:14
15 km/h	00:50:02
19 km/h	00:39:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alpe di Neggia can be cycled from 3 sides. Alpe di Neggia from Lozzo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alpe di Neggia from Vira & Alpe di Neggia from Maccagno.

Alpe di Neggia from Vira 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!

Alpe di Neggia from Vira 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.

Alpe di Neggia from Vira is 12.5 km long.

The average gradient of Alpe di Neggia from Vira is 9.5%.

Alpe di Neggia from Vira has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Alpe di Neggia from Vira is at 1394 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:47:14 to climb Alpe di Neggia from Vira. At 11 km/h the time is 01:08:14, and at 15 km/h 00:50:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:30 is an achievable time.

Alpe di Neggia from Vira is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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