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Lago della Sella

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Difficulty points 156
Length 2.5 km
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest 100 metres 13.7%
Total ascent 166 m
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Lago della Sella is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 2.5 km long and bridges 166 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 156. The top of the ascent is located at 2256 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

3.0 by PeterB53
The first part is only a challenge if you, like me, have climbed the Gotthard Pass right before. The second part is much more of a challenge, even with fresh legs. Not only is it much steeper in the second half, the tarmac is also not as good and is filled with cow droppings. The dam and the lake at the top is nothing special, but the surroundings on the way there are beautiful. I will recommend to climb the nearby Passo Scimfuss too, as this short climb offers breathtaking views of the Levent... read more

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PeterB53
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8 Mo 3.0

The first part is only a challenge if you, like me, have climbed the Gotthard Pass right before. The second part is much more of a challenge, even with fresh legs. Not only is it much steeper in the second half, the tarmac is also not as good and is filled with cow droppings.
The dam and the lake at the top is nothing special, but the surroundings on the way there are beautiful.
I will recommend to climb the nearby Passo Scimfuss too, as this short climb offers breathtaking views of the Leventina Valley and the surrounding mountains.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:21:01
11 km/h 00:13:22
15 km/h 00:09:48
19 km/h 00:07:44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lago della Sella 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!

Lago della Sella 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, Lago della Sella is not a problem.

Lago della Sella is 2.5 km long.

The average gradient of Lago della Sella is 6.7%.

Lago della Sella has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Lago della Sella is at 2256 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:21:01 to climb Lago della Sella. At 11 km/h the time is 00:13:22, and at 15 km/h 00:09:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:44 is an achievable time.

Lago della Sella is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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