Capriglia via Via Capezzano

Statistics

Difficulty points	284
Length	5.5 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	12.2%
Total ascent	362 m

Difficulty points

284

Length

5.5 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

12.2%

Total ascent

362 m

Short recap

24 hairpin turns

#45 toughest climb of Lucca

#46 most elevation gain of Lucca

#49 longest climb of Lucca

#40 average steepest climb of Lucca

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Moderate roads but on top very nice views over the town and the sea!

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Nice climb, asphalt in good condition and little traffic. After the descent, have a coffee on a terrace in Pietrasante (or before)

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:47:10
11 km/h	00:30:00
15 km/h	00:22:00
19 km/h	00:17:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capriglia can be cycled from 2 sides. Capriglia via Via Capezzano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Capriglia via Via Capriglia.

Capriglia via Via Capezzano 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!

Capriglia via Via Capezzano is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Capriglia via Via Capezzano is not a problem.

Capriglia via Via Capezzano is 5.5 km long.

The average gradient of Capriglia via Via Capezzano is 6.6%.

Capriglia via Via Capezzano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Capriglia via Via Capezzano is at 381 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:47:10 to climb Capriglia via Via Capezzano. At 11 km/h the time is 00:30:00, and at 15 km/h 00:22:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:22 is an achievable time.

Capriglia via Via Capezzano is located in the region Lucca in Italy.

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