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Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite

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Elevation profile Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite

Statistics

Difficulty points 406
Length 2.9 km
Average gradient 11.5%
Steepest 100 metres 16.5%
Total ascent 332 m

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Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#62 toughest climb of Cuneo
#79 average steepest climb of Apennines
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Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is a climb in the region Cuneo. It is 2.9 km long and bridges 332 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 406. The top of the ascent is located at 615 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Strada Sulite

3.0 by fiopre
Absolutely brutal climb, only for the real climbers. Start !is immediately super steep, reaching 15% before the first hairpin and you wont see much lower for a while. The bends and hairpins only make the road steeper, and the road condition doesn't help either. After about 2km, you exit a hairpin and have an easier section that feels flat, though it is still 9%. Soon after you exit the shade of the trees and are almost done, though if it's a hot day, this section will hurt a lot.... read more

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Absolutely brutal climb, only for the real climbers. Start !is immediately super steep, reaching 15% before the first hairpin and you wont see much lower for a while. The bends and hairpins only make the road steeper, and the road condition doesn't help either. After about 2km, you exit a hairpin and have an easier section that feels flat, though it is still 9%. Soon after you exit the shade of the trees and are almost done, though if it's a hot day, this section will hurt a lot.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:24:40
11 km/h 00:15:41
15 km/h 00:11:30
19 km/h 00:09:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite 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!

Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is 2.9 km long.

The average gradient of Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is 11.5%.

Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is at 615 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:24:40 to climb Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite. At 11 km/h the time is 00:15:41, and at 15 km/h 00:11:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:05 is an achievable time.

Bric del Cucco via Strada Sulite is located in the region Cuneo in Italy.

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