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Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza

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Elevation profile Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza

Statistics

Difficulty points 237
Length 8.8 km
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest 100 metres 9.7%
Total ascent 416 m

Short recap

7 hairpin turns
#40 toughest climb of Messina
#97 most elevation gain of Sicily
#68 longest climb of Sicily
#39 average steepest climb of Messina
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Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is a climb in the region Messina. It is 8.8 km long and bridges 416 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 237. The top of the ascent is located at 466 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Noviziato-Casazza, Via Contardo Ferrini, Strada Provinciale 42 della Casazza & Via Palermo

3.0 by MathisW
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
This second variant from Messina is also more challenging in the lower, steeper section, but leads through a more scenic area with a rewarding view to the south. In my opinion, this makes this section more attractive than the alternative that starts from the motorway bridge. As soon as you turn into the shared, second half, the climbing becomes more relaxed. However, the big disadvantage of both climbs remains the direct ascent from the city - the first few kilometres through Messina are stres... read more

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This second variant from Messina is also more challenging in the lower, steeper section, but leads through a more scenic area with a rewarding view to the south. In my opinion, this makes this section more attractive than the alternative that starts from the motorway bridge.
As soon as you turn into the shared, second half, the climbing becomes more relaxed.
However, the big disadvantage of both climbs remains the direct ascent from the city - the first few kilometres through Messina are stressful depending on the traffic situation and diminish the overall impression.
If you have Messina as your starting point anyway, I would give the climb a 4/5. But if you have travelled all the way from Messina and have to fight your way through the heavy city traffic, then I would give it 2.5/5.

Diese zweite Variante ab Messina ist ebenfalls im unteren, steileren Abschnitt anspruchsvoller, führt aber durch einen landschaftlich schöneren Bereich mit lohnenswertem Blick Richtung Süden. Das macht diesen Teil meiner Meinung nach attraktiver als die Alternative, die ab der Autobahnbrücke startet.
Sobald man in die gemeinsame, zweite Hälfte einbiegt, wird das Klettern entspannter.
Der große Nachteil beider Anstiege bleibt allerdings die direkte Auffahrt aus der Stadt – die ersten Kilometer durch Messina sind je nach Verkehrslage stressig und mindern den Gesamteindruck.
Wenn man ohnehin Messina als Startpunkt hat, würde ich dem Anstieg eine 4/5 geben. Kommt man aber extra angereist und muss sich erst durch den dichten Stadtverkehr kämpfen, dann eher nur 2,5/5.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:15:09
11 km/h 00:47:49
15 km/h 00:35:04
19 km/h 00:27:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle San Rizzo can be cycled from 3 sides. Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle San Rizzo from Messina & Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza.

You don't need special gearing for Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza. 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 San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza 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, Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is not a problem.

Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is 8.8 km long.

The average gradient of Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is 4.7%.

Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is at 466 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:15:09 to climb Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:49, and at 15 km/h 00:35:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:41 is an achievable time.

Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza is located in the region Messina in Italy.

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