Alpe Ompio from Santino

Difficulty points	698
Length	8.3 km
Average gradient	8.1%
Steepest 100 metres	21%
Total ascent	669 m

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MatteoS88

1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Nice climb, very good asphalt, steep slopes but less steep sections where you can recover... almost no traffic... a gem indeed! I think I would advise against it in the warmer months as it is rather exposed

gielkirkels ^premium

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Nice climb, good tarmac. Dirty steep sections. 5x 15％ and more. Real calf biter

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9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

A nice climb, with a pretty nice descent. Not much traffic, some steep hairpins. And a rifugio at the end (small walk) for a rewarding coffee or coke

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9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A very nice, crisp climb away from the traffic on a good surface. The reward at the top is a beautiful view and a water point.

JeroenWijering ^premium

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Great climb on excellent and quiet road. The forecast km is painful with stretches of 15％. Lots of shade from trees.

Kristiankool ^premium

10 Mo 5.0

Definately worth to ride. Some parts of the climb are quite steep but lenght is moderate.

Monza253 ^premium

1 y 5.0

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A demanding climb that requires concentration throughout its duration, where harder sections alternate with moments of apparent respite. At the top, you arrive tired but also happy with what you have done! If trained, I recommend combining it with the ascent to Cicogna

Gengis

1 y 4.0

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Short but quite hard climb, beautiful panorama, I recommend it.

keizer87

2 y 3.0

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Short but very tough climb!
Got resistance of 30/30 and occasionally had to do stretches from left to right across the road to relieve the legs for a while. A real mountain gear is definitely recommended here.
Tarmac is fine and in terms of traffic it is very good, met 4 cars's over the whole climb (up and down).
At the top is a water tap.
There is also another nice picnic area with very nice views over Lake Maggiore (see photos's).

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:10:46
11 km/h	00:45:02
15 km/h	00:33:01
19 km/h	00:26:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alpe Ompio from Santino 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 Ompio from Santino is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Alpe Ompio from Santino is 8.3 km long.

The average gradient of Alpe Ompio from Santino is 8.1%.

Alpe Ompio from Santino has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21%.

The summit of Alpe Ompio from Santino is at 935 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:10:46 to climb Alpe Ompio from Santino. At 11 km/h the time is 00:45:02, and at 15 km/h 00:33:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:04 is an achievable time.

Alpe Ompio from Santino is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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Alpe Ompio from Santino

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Reviews (9)

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