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Castello from Alzano Lombardo

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7 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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Elevation profile Castello from Alzano Lombardo

Statistics

Difficulty points 444
Length 9.2 km
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest 100 metres 11.5%
Total ascent 582 m

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10 hairpin turns
#51 toughest climb of Bergamo
#48 most elevation gain of Bergamo
#38 longest climb of Bergamo
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Castello from Alzano Lombardo is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 9.2 km long and bridges 582 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 444. The top of the ascent is located at 872 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road names: Via Meer & Via Olera

3.0 by fpic12
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The climb starts in Alzano Lombardo, a first short easy section and then there are 5-6 km at an average 8% fairly constant, almost breathless but also without any sudden steep inclines. Towards the end there is a short falsopiano section and then the last km at 8%. Traffic is almost zero, there's a little shade but not much, asphalt in good condition...on sunny days with a clear sky, the view of the bergamasque is breathtaking...I didn't see the castle at the top :) maybe it's hi... read more

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Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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Reviews (7)

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ClaudioFerrari
8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

This is a non-trivial climb, not very regular and with hairpin bends up to 13-14%. The signs on the asphalt indicate the finish in the hamlet of Monte di Nese (which is the quintessential name for this climb), but you continue on and, after a short downhill stretch and a final climb at 8%, you will arrive in the locality of Castello (one of the hamlets of Monte di Nese) and treat yourself to a beautiful view of one of the prettiest terraces in the Orobic area (at least, when the weather is clement). Since it is a closed trail, when you descend, I highly recommend making a diversion to the medieval hamlet of Olera. Here on Climbfinder it is not traced, but it is a little more than 1km that leads to this isolated and very characteristic medieval village (of which I leave a photo).

Una salita non banale, poco regolare e con strappi che arrivano anche al 13-14%. Le indicazioni sull’asfalto indicano il finale nella frazione di Monte di Nese (che è il nome per antonomasia di questa salita), voi però proseguite e, dopo un breve tratto in discesa ed un ultimo strappo all’8%, arriverete in località Castello (una delle contrade di Monte di Nese) e vi regalerete una bella vista su una delle terrazze più carine del territorio orobico (almeno, quando il meteo è clemente). Essendo a fondo chiuso, quando scendete, vi consiglio vivamente di fare una deviazione al borghetto medievale di Olera. Qui su Climbfinder non è tracciato ma si tratta di uno strappo di poco più di 1km che porta in questo isolato borgo medievale molto caratteristico (di cui vi lascio una foto).

Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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ankamuc
10 Mo 4.0
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The ascent is quite irregular at the top and therefore very strenuous. There are always very steep sections with gradients of over 10%. The tarmac is Italian throughout, with large cracks in the lanes. You pass through one or two small villages but no café or bar. The view is fantastic, all the way over to Milan.

Der Anstieg ist gerade oben ziemlich unregelmäßig und daher sehr anstrengend. Immer wieder kommen sehr steile Abschnitte mit über 10%. Der Asphalt ist durchweg italienisch also mit großen Rissen in den Fahrspuren. Man kommt durch ein oder zwei kleine Ortschaften aber kein Café oder Bar. Der Ausblick ist fantastisch, bis rüber nach Mailand.

Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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LucaBos
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A beautiful climb, continuing after the village of Monte di Nese you arrive at an esplanade with a magnificent view over the Po valley. An absolute must-see.

Bella salita proseguendo dopo l'abitato di Monte di Nese si arriva ad un piazzale con vista magnifica sulla pianura padana.Salita da fare assolutamente

Castello from Alzano Lombardo
Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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Ciale
1 y 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A nice climb for a morning outing. It starts off flat then climbs with medium gradients at 8% and with a few major climbs. It doesn't give much breathing space until you get to the village of Monte di Nese where it flattens out for a moment and then climbs 8% to Castello (which is no longer there, however). The road is wide and well asphalted, with almost no traffic as it is closed (not suitable for ring fetishists). I have always done it at dawn so I don't know what the weather is like. The view of the Bergamo area from above is pleasant.

Una bella salita per una sgambata mattutina. Parte piano poi sale con pendenze medie all’8% e con alcuni strappi maggiori. Non da molto respiro fino a che non si arriva all’abitato di Monte di Nese dove spiana un attimo per poi risalire all’8% fino alla località Castello (che però nn c’è più). La strada è ampia e ben asfaltata, traffico quasi nullo essendo a fondo chiuso (non adatta ai feticisti degli anelli). L’ho sempre fatta all’alba quindi non so a livello climatico com’è. Il panorama sulla bergamasca dall’alto è gradevole.

Castello from Alzano Lombardo
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fpic12
2 y 3.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

The climb starts in Alzano Lombardo, a first short easy section and then there are 5-6 km at an average 8% fairly constant, almost breathless but also without any sudden steep inclines. Towards the end there is a short falsopiano section and then the last km at 8%. Traffic is almost zero, there's a little shade but not much, asphalt in good condition...on sunny days with a clear sky, the view of the bergamasque is breathtaking...I didn't see the castle at the top :) maybe it's hidden on the mountain...about 1 km from the end there's a fountain on the left as you go up.

La salita parte da Alzano Lombardo, un primo breve tratto semplice e poi ci sono 5-6 km al 8% medio abbastanza costanti, quasi senza respiro ma anche senza pendenze forti improvvise. verso la fine un breve tratto in falsopiano e poi l'ultimo km al 8%. Traffico quasi zero, c'è un pò di ombra ma non molta, asfalto in buone condizioni...nelle giornate con sole e cielo limpido la vista sulla bergamasca è strepitosa...in cima il castello non l'ho visto :) magari è nascosto sul monte...a circa 1 km dalla fine c'è sulla sx salendo una fontanella. ottima salita per allenamenti, credo sia praticabile tutto l'anno

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EmaAmo
2 y 4.0 00:46:30 (11.9 km/h)
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An ascent with little traffic, some interesting climbs and beautiful pre-alpine views. Worthwhile in all seasons.

Salita poco trafficata, con alcuni strappi interessanti e bei panorami prealpini. Merita in tutte le stagioni.

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cinna
3 y 4.0
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The Monte di Nese is a classic climb of the area, quite rideable although with a couple of more tiring central climbs.
more tiring. Traffic is always fairly limited.

Il Monte di Nese è una salita classica della zona, abbastanza pedalabile anche se con un paio di strappetti centrali più
faticosi. Il traffico è sempre abbastanza limitato.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:18:46
11 km/h 00:50:07
15 km/h 00:36:45
19 km/h 00:29:01

Road surface condition

43% 29% 29%
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Traffic

86% 14% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Castello from Alzano Lombardo 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!

Castello from Alzano Lombardo 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!

Castello from Alzano Lombardo is 9.2 km long.

The average gradient of Castello from Alzano Lombardo is 6.3%.

Castello from Alzano Lombardo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Castello from Alzano Lombardo is at 872 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:18:46 to climb Castello from Alzano Lombardo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:50:07, and at 15 km/h 00:36:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:01 is an achievable time.

Castello from Alzano Lombardo is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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