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Monte Luco via Nusenna

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Elevation profile Monte Luco via Nusenna

Statistics

Difficulty points 482
Length 5.4 km
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest 100 metres 14.9%
Total ascent 456 m

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
#7 toughest climb of Siena
#17 most elevation gain of Siena
#71 longest climb of Siena
#36 average steepest climb of Siena
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Monte Luco via Nusenna is a climb in the region Siena. It is 5.4 km long and bridges 456 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 482. The top of the ascent is located at 755 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Strada provinciale di Mercatale & Strada di Monteluco

4.0 by RODEV
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
For the region, this is a really nice climb. Atypical actually. "Heavy" is always personal, of course, but as far as I'm concerned perfectly doable. This side in particular did remind me of the Vosges too.... read more

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For the region, this is a really nice climb. Atypical actually. "Heavy" is always personal, of course, but as far as I'm concerned perfectly doable. This side in particular did remind me of the Vosges too.

Voor de regio is dit echt een mooie klim. Atypisch eigenlijk. “Zwaar” is uiteraard altijd persoonlijk maar wat mij betreft prima te doen. Deze kant in het bijzonder deed me ook wel denken aan de Vogezen.

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A reference climb for the Valdarno as it is one of the few with high gradients spread over a certain length. The attack is immediately brisk with a succession of hairpin bends. At Nusenna, you catch your breath as the road even descends a little, but the next stretch is even more challenging than the first with double-digit crampons not dampened by hairpin bends and the summit that seems close but never arrives. The pass joins three sides of Monte Luco, opening up great opportunities for looping. I do not recommend doing this slope downhill, too steep it is curious, it is all done with the brakes on!

Salita di riferimento per il Valdarno in quanto una delle poche con gradienti elevati distribuiti in una certa lunghezza. L’ attacco è subito brisket con un susseguirsi di tornanti. A Nusenna si tira il fiato mentre la strada addirittura scende un po’ ma il tratto successivo è ancora più impegnativo del primo con ramponi a doppia cifra non smorzati da tornanti e la cima che sembra vicina ma non arriva mai. Il colle unisce tre versanti di Monte Luco aprendo grossa opportunità per giri a loop. Non raccomandato fare questo versante in discesa, troppo ripido è curioso, si fa tutto a freni tirati!

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1 y 3.0
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don't recommend riding alone, plenty of wild animals sounds, gradient is killing, on the top there is a restaurant but it is often closed

don’t recommend riding alone, plenty of wild animals sounds, gradient is killing, on the top there is a restaurant but it is often closed

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:46:13
11 km/h 00:29:24
15 km/h 00:21:34
19 km/h 00:17:01

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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.

Monte Luco via Nusenna 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!

Monte Luco via Nusenna 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 Nusenna is 5.4 km long.

The average gradient of Monte Luco via Nusenna is 8.4%.

Monte Luco via Nusenna has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.9%.

The summit of Monte Luco via Nusenna is at 755 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:46:13 to climb Monte Luco via Nusenna. At 11 km/h the time is 00:29:24, and at 15 km/h 00:21:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:01 is an achievable time.

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

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