Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese

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Difficulty points	423
Length	11.8 km
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest 100 metres	9.6%
Total ascent	639 m

Difficulty points

423

Length

11.8 km

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest 100 metres

9.6%

Total ascent

639 m

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#73 toughest climb of Calabria

#61 most elevation gain of Calabria

#49 longest climb of Calabria

#84 average steepest climb of Calabria

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The route starts from the Catasta del Pollino, the National Park’s multi-purpose centre, and after 2 km reaches the junction with the other route up the hill, near the little church dedicated to the Madonna del Carmine. From here, a further 9 km take you through a beautiful forest with panoramic views over the valley and the Loricato pines at the summit, near the junction with the road coming from Rotonda via Pedarreto.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:41:07
11 km/h	01:04:21
15 km/h	00:47:11
19 km/h	00:37:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle del Dragone can be cycled from 4 sides. Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle del Dragone from Mormanno, Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese & Colle Ruggio from Rotonda.

You don't need special gearing for Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese 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!

Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese is 11.8 km long.

The average gradient of Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese is 5.4%.

Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese is at 1593 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:41:07 to climb Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese. At 11 km/h the time is 01:04:21, and at 15 km/h 00:47:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:15 is an achievable time.

Colle del Dragone from Campo Tenese is located in the region Cosenza in Italy.

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