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Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino

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Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
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Elevation profile Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino

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Difficulty points 680
Length 17.2 km
Average gradient 5.8%
Steepest 100 metres 9.6%
Total ascent 997 m

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14 hairpin turns
#10 toughest climb of Basilicata
#91 most elevation gain of Apennines
#7 longest climb of Basilicata
#27 average steepest climb of Basilicata
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Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is a climb in the region Potenza. It is 17.2 km long and bridges 997 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 680. The top of the ascent is located at 1593 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: SP28, SP137 & Strada Colle San Martino-Piano Ruggio

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
A lovely climb that leads from Rotonda, along a recently tarmacked road, to the little church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where it joins the other two routes up this climb, coming from Morano Calabro and Mormanno. From here, a further 9 km through the woods (watch out for potholes) lead to the summit, offering beautiful views of the Loricato pines and the whole valley.... read more

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Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
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A lovely climb that leads from Rotonda, along a recently tarmacked road, to the little church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where it joins the other two routes up this climb, coming from Morano Calabro and Mormanno. From here, a further 9 km through the woods (watch out for potholes) lead to the summit, offering beautiful views of the Loricato pines and the whole valley.

Bella salita che da Rotonda, su strada asfaltata di recente, conduce alla chiesetta dedicata alla Madonna del Carmine, dove s'incrocia le altre due varianti di questa salita proveniente da Morano Calabro e da Mormanno. Di qua altri 9 km immersi nel bosco (attenzione alle buche) conducono in vetta mostrando dei bellissimi scorci sui pini loricati e su tutta la vallata.

Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:27:26
11 km/h 01:33:49
15 km/h 01:08:48
19 km/h 00:54:19

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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 Rotonda via Colle San Martino. 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 Rotonda via Colle San Martino 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.

Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is 17.2 km long.

The average gradient of Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is 5.8%.

Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is at 1593 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:27:26 to climb Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino. At 11 km/h the time is 01:33:49, and at 15 km/h 01:08:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:19 is an achievable time.

Colle del Dragone from Rotonda via Colle San Martino is located in the region Potenza in Italy.

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