Monte Luco via Rietine

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Difficulty points	309
Length	10.1 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	10.3%
Total ascent	484 m

Difficulty points

309

Length

10.1 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

10.3%

Total ascent

484 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

3 hairpin turns

#25 toughest climb of Siena

#16 most elevation gain of Siena

#17 longest climb of Siena

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Beautiful climb, this slope is much smoother and more feasible than the other two.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:26:42
11 km/h	00:55:10
15 km/h	00:40:27
19 km/h	00:31:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Luco can be cycled from 3 sides. Monte Luco from Castelnuovo Berardenga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Monte Luco via Rietine & Monte Luco via Nusenna.

You don't need special gearing for Monte Luco via Rietine. 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.

Monte Luco via Rietine 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!

Monte Luco via Rietine is 10.1 km long.

The average gradient of Monte Luco via Rietine is 4.8%.

Monte Luco via Rietine has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Monte Luco via Rietine is at 756 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:26:42 to climb Monte Luco via Rietine. At 11 km/h the time is 00:55:10, and at 15 km/h 00:40:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:56 is an achievable time.

Monte Luco via Rietine is located in the region Siena in Italy.

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