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Colma di Sormano via Brazzova

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17 reviews | Elevation profile | 31 photos
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Elevation profile Colma di Sormano via Brazzova

Statistics

Difficulty points 505
Length 9.5 km
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest 100 metres 13%
Total ascent 634 m

Short recap

18 hairpin turns
#31 toughest climb of Como
#29 most elevation gain of Como
#22 longest climb of Como
#53 average steepest climb of Como
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Colma di Sormano via Brazzova is a climb in the region Como. It is 9.5 km long and bridges 634 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 505. The top of the ascent is located at 1116 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 17 reviews of this climb and uploaded 31 photos.

Road name: SP44

5.0 by fiopre
Very nice climb, with steady gradient and some steeper parts. The climb is quite long, but still short enough not to crack completely in case you started too quickly. Of course, soon after Sormano, you can cut left and do the famous "Muro", but keeping straight offers an equally great cycling experience.... read more

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Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Reviews (17)

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Rayearth
Rayearth
3 w 1.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Together with its almost related sister (Ghisallo), I find it one of the most overrated climbs I have done. Absent views, arrival nothing much and icing on the cake, FULL of bikers who don't give a damn and go at full speed. Technically, as a climb itself, it's not bad, but going up there on purpose, absolutely not. Failed completely. I didn't do the famous wall, I had enough already.

Insieme alla sorella quasi collegata (Ghisallo), la trovo una delle salite più sopravvalutate in assoluto tra quelle che ho fatto. Panorami assenti, arrivo niente di che e ciliegina sulla torta, PIENA di motociclisti che se ne sbattono e vanno a tutta velocità. Tecnicamente, come salita in se non è neanche malissimo, ma andare li apposta, assolutamente no. Bocciata in pieno. Non ho fatto il famoso muro, ne avevo già abbastanza.

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filippoperu
filippoperu
1 Mo 4.0
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One of my favourite climbs, always pleasant and relaxing.
From Lecco I concatenate the climb to Valbrona, it makes for a nice training ride.

Una delle mie salite preferite, sempre piacevole e rilassante.
Da Lecco concateno la salita a Valbrona, esce un bel giro allenante.

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Coureur1
Coureur1
2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Definitely one of the highlights in this region, literally and figuratively. Beautiful climb in wooded area. Ridden straight this time at the junction with the Muro di Sormano 😉

Absoluut een van de hoogtepunten in deze regio, letterlijk en figuurlijk. Mooie klim in bosrijk gebied. Deze keer bij de splitsing met de Muro di Sormano eens rechtdoor gereden 😉

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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DiegoB14
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2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A classic climb in the area, it avoids the famous and very hard Sormano wall. Many motorbikes at weekends

Classica salita della zona, Si evita il famoso e durissimo muro di Sormano. Molte moto nei fine settimana

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DavideColombarolli
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3 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Climb from Eupilio after the Segrino plain, a slightly busy stretch between Asso and Canzo. After the turn off to climb to Colma, the climb is pleasant and regular only in places challenging beyond 10％. At the Colma, the bar is always open at weekends for a quick snack.

Salito da Eupilio dopo la piana del Segrino tratto un pelo trafficato tra Asso e Canzo. Dopo la svolta per salire alla Colma, la salita è piacevole e regolare solo a tratti impegnativa oltre al 10％. Alla Colma il bar è sempre aperto nei weekend per un eventuale spuntino veloce.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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nwdejel
nwdejel
9 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Fine climb that is doable. Max 9％. Sunday's often a bit crowded with bikers among others.

Prima klim die goed te doen is. Max 9％. Zondag's vaak wat druk met o.a. motorrijders.

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Ciale
Ciale
12 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful climb immersed in a pine forest that keeps the temperatures good even in summer (provided you do it early in the morning). The gradients are never very steep, but considering the length they do make themselves felt. The Sormano wall is optional (for those with good legs) and descending to Nesso there are many loop possibilities. Splendid panorama at the colma where there is the astronomical observatory. Well surfaced asphalt... but watch out for motorbikes

Bellissima salita immersa in una pineta che mantiene buone le temperature anche in estate (a patto di farla al mattino presto). Le pendenze non sono mai elevatissime ma considerando la lunghezza si fanno sentire. Opzionale il muro di sormano (per chi ha gambe allenate) e scendendo a Nesso molte possibilità di anelli. Panorama splendido alla colma dove c’è l’osservatorio astronomico. Asfalto ben messo… ma attenti alle moto

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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christine
christine premium
12 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

famous climb but otherwise dull. no views. lots of traffic. massive crowds of motorbikes and cars at top. huge queue at cafe. limited lago di como views. terrible road surface!

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merre
merre
1 y 4.0
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Beautiful climb with the apotheosis of the Muro which surely belongs there!

Mooie klim met als apotheose de Muro die er toch wel bijhoort!

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etsius
etsius
1 y 4.0
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It is a very pleasant climb (provided you avoid going over the wall), which is not too long, but certainly not too short. The road is sheltered by trees for most of the climb, and on the descent towards Nesso you can enjoy the view of Lake Como.

Subida a un desnivel constante, muy agradable (siempre que se evite ir por el muro), que no se hace demasiado larga aunque desde luego no es corta. Gran parte de la subida la carretera va protegida por árboles y en la bajada hacia Nesso se disfrutan las vistas hacia el lago Como.

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britishburty
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1 y 3.0 01:05:59 (8.7 km/h)

A steady climb rewarded at the top with great views.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Marino
Marino
1 y 5.0
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Nice climb that becomes more demanding in the last 5km (practically when you have made the hairpin bend, you find the 5km sign at the observatory). The last section is in the midst of pine forests. Suggested departure from Asso and descent to Nesso with return from Como.

Bella salita che diventa più impegnativa negli ultimi 5km (praticamente quando fatto il tornante si trova il cartello dei 5km all'osservatorio). L'ultimo pezzo è in mezzo a boschi di pinete. Suggerita partenza da Asso e discesa verso Nesso con rientro da Como. Tempo salita ufficiale 9,09km 01:05:29

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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fiopre
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2 y 5.0

Very nice climb, with steady gradient and some steeper parts. The climb is quite long, but still short enough not to crack completely in case you started too quickly. Of course, soon after Sormano, you can cut left and do the famous "Muro", but keeping straight offers an equally great cycling experience.

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Stefanofiets
Stefanofiets
3 y 3.0
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Vanuit Bellagio heb ik een rondje gefietst met eerst de Col de Ghisallo en vervolgens deze klim. Ik was er vanochtend vroeg toen het er nog heerlijk koel was en erg rustig. Fijn fietsen dus en klim die goed te doen is.

Vanuit Bellagio heb ik een rondje gefietst met eerst de Col de Ghisallo en vervolgens deze klim. Ik was er vanochtend vroeg toen het er nog heerlijk koel was en erg rustig. Fijn fietsen dus en klim die goed te doen is.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Emanueleproserpio
Emanueleproserpio
3 y 5.0
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My first "long" climb! Excellent road surface, fairly even gradient, weekend traffic, especially to get to the foot of the climb by bike. Very beautiful.

La mia prima salita "lunga"! Manto stradale ottimo, pendenza abbastanza regolare, traffico nel weekend, specie per arrivare in bici ai piedi della salita. Molto bella.

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RobiRini66
RobiRini66
3 y 5.0 00:37:00 (15.4 km/h)
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One of my favourite climbs, done about 70 times to date.
A climb that has it all, good length, steady gradient, views and good road surface.
Could be quite busy with cars and cyclists at the weekend.
Possibility of refreshments at the finish.
Water fountain in the centre of Sormano.

Una delle mie salite preferite, ad oggi fatta circa 70 volte.
Una salita che ha tutto, buona lunghezza, pendenza costante, panorama e buon manto stradale.
Potrebbe essere abbastanza frequentata da auto e ciclisti nel fine settimana.
Possibilità di ristoro all'arrivo.
Fontana acqua nel centro di Sormano.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
Colma di Sormano via Brazzova
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Weebridge
Weebridge premium
3 y 4.0
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Nice to ride after Ghisello to Sormano or the wall of Sormano. Both are part of 100 greatest cycling climbs of Italia, this ride is nice connection between them till the wall then

Tof om na Ghisello door te rijden naar Sormano of de muur van Sormano. Beiden maken deel uit van 100 greatest cycling climbs van Italia, deze rit is mooie verbinding ertussen tot aan de muur dan

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:21:36
11 km/h 00:51:55
15 km/h 00:38:04
19 km/h 00:30:03

Road surface condition

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Traffic

47% 41% 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colma di Sormano can be cycled from 3 sides. Muro di Sormano from Sormano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colma di Sormano from Nesso & Colma di Sormano via Brazzova.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova 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!

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova 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!

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova is 9.5 km long.

The average gradient of Colma di Sormano via Brazzova is 6.7%.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Colma di Sormano via Brazzova is at 1116 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:21:36 to climb Colma di Sormano via Brazzova. At 11 km/h the time is 00:51:55, and at 15 km/h 00:38:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:03 is an achievable time.

Colma di Sormano via Brazzova is located in the region Como in Italy.

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