Il Monterosso from Verbania

Difficulty points	295
Length	4.5 km
Average gradient	8%
Steepest 100 metres	10.4%
Total ascent	357 m

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MatteoS88

2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A wonderful series of hairpin bends with almost no cars and good mid-season sun exposure...a must do

Joost79

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Nice climb at the beginning or end of your lap. With 8％ on average it is quite steep, but it never gets really (long) steep (>12％). With the 33 hairpin bends (indicated in each bend), you can practice your cornering on ascents and descents just fine. After the 33rd bend, no nice viewpoint.

RobertoG7

10 Mo 4.0

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Nice climb with very little traffic. Characterised by the many hairpin bends that make it pleasant. Definitely worth continuing to the farmhouse at the summit. Good road surface in many sections in the public section, poor in the final private section. I recommend the gravel route to Cavandone.

Henrico ^premium

10 Mo 5.0

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Thirty-three hairpin bends with a regular gradient: Il Monterosso in a nutshell. Turn after turn, you emerge from the heat and bustle of the city. The climb is sheltered, but always offers new views; at first mainly over the city, but as you progress, the horizon reaches further and postcard pictures of the lake are presented to you. The bends are numbered and each one is different. The road is fine, especially for a dead-end climb. Only between bends 18 and 20 is the tarmac a bit less, but still doable. At the top you arrive at the Belvedere, the last and best picture. On the way back, though, stay alert for loose stones on the road.

Kristiankool ^premium

11 Mo 4.0

Nice quiet. Shady on hot days. Poor surface. Be careful on decebding

Luigi_Ciccarone ^premium

11 Mo 4.0

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✏️ The climb to Monterosso, Verbania's 'urban mountain', offers as many as 33 hairpin bends from the Verbania side, like the Pordoi from Arabba and the Mortirolo from Mazzo. After the 33rd hairpin bend, at the first crossroads, it is advisable to turn left to reach the Monterosso belvedere overlooking the Gulf of Stresa and the Borromean Islands. By gravel, you can then pass the barrier and continue for a few more metres uphill on a dirt road to then begin the descent towards Cavandone and return to the lake by taking the Climbfinder climb 183 towards Suna.

Monza253 ^premium

1 y 4.0

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Beautiful climb above Verbania from which there is a wonderful view of the lake. The climb is a continual series of hairpin bends that make it pass quickly. The gradient is regular without ever tearing up too much.
I recommend continuing to the top where the road ends and there is a restaurant.

bartm ^premium

2 y 3.0

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Nice climb, tarmac is uphill ok, descend carefully as road is narrow and not in too good condition. Definitely not an easy climb. From below, it is continuously around 10％ to the top.

Joostfietst

2 y 3.0

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Nice climb with lots of hairpin turns and, especially in the first few kilometres, nice views over Verbania and the lake. The tarmac is fine, only the last km is a bit less and goes over private land. You can just drive on here, as it goes only a holiday park. No dogs encountered!

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:38:14
11 km/h	00:24:20
15 km/h	00:17:50
19 km/h	00:14:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Il Monterosso from Verbania 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!

Il Monterosso from Verbania 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, Il Monterosso from Verbania is not a problem.

Il Monterosso from Verbania is 4.5 km long.

The average gradient of Il Monterosso from Verbania is 8%.

Il Monterosso from Verbania has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.4%.

The summit of Il Monterosso from Verbania is at 578 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:38:14 to climb Il Monterosso from Verbania. At 11 km/h the time is 00:24:20, and at 15 km/h 00:17:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:05 is an achievable time.

Il Monterosso from Verbania is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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Il Monterosso from Verbania

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