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Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa

4.7
3 reviews | Statistics | 12 photos
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Elevation profile Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Elevation profile Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Elevation profile Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa

Statistics

Difficulty points 305
Length 8.2 km
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest 100 meters 14.6%
Total ascent 450m

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4 hairpin turns
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Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa is a climb in the region Tuscany. It is 8.2km long and bridges 450 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 305. The top of the ascent is located at 1422 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road name: Via Giosuè Carducci

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Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa

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Reviews (3)

pvdbleek
1 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

I did this one coming from Reggello. Actually, the road before Reggello starts as climbing, so the total climb is about's 25km a 5% average. Up to Vallombrosa fairly straightforward, but once arrived at the Monastery of Vallombrosa, the road turns right and the tarmac turns into a brand-new sleek carpet and the road immediately steepens by some'n 10%. It does flatten out quickly after that after which it is enjoyable to enjoy the scenery. Throughout the climb you meander through a forest with streams, waterfalls and, thanks to the tall trees, quite a bit of shade, which was very welcome when I rode there that day (well over 30 degrees).

Once at the top, there is a small tavern reasonably equipped for cyclists and great views (if you conveniently ignore the huge transmission masts).

Ik heb deze gedaan komende vanuit Reggello. Eigenlijk begint de weg voor Reggello als te klimmen, zo is de totale beklimming zo'n 25km a 5% gemiddeld. Tot aan Vallombrosa vrij recht toe recht aan, maar eenmaal aangekomen bij het Klooster van Vallombrosa slaat de weg rechtsaf en verandert het asfalt is een hagelnieuw strak tapijt en steigt de weg meteen met zo'n 10%. Hij vlakt daarna wel weer snel af waarna het genieten is van de omgeving. Bij de gehele klim slinger je door een bos met beekjes, watervalletjes en dankzij de hoge bomen behoorlijk wat schaduw, wat erg welkom was toen ik er reed die dag (ruim boven de 30 graden).

Eenmaal boven is er een kleine taverne die redelijk ingericht is op fietsers en een prachtig uitzicht (als je de enorme zendmasten voor het gemak negeert).

Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
atzedevrieze
1 y 5.0 00:34:57 (14.1km/h)

Very nice and cool climb, as a matter of fact the trees cooled the air by no less than 14 degrees compared to the valley. Road quality is superb, I didn't encounter a lot of traffic. Rifugio at the top was great, food and drinks. You do have to climb up to Vallombrosa (1000m) first. I'd recommend starting in Sant'Ellero, but there's more fine options. It adds up to about 20km of climbing

Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Monte Secchieta from Vallombrosa
Maikel1989
1 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Nice climb through the forests. Actually the 2nd part of a much longer climb that already starts in the valley at Leccio adding another 16km of climbing. From here, however, the more challenging part begins. The first kilometre after Vallombrosa is a tough one, especially considering you've normally already done 16km of 4% climbing. Then it flattens out again and you climb further through the forest where it is also nice and cool compared to the Arno valley. At the top there is a tavern that is sometimes open and where you can have a fairly cheap drink and/or taste regional products.

Mooie klim doorheen de bossen. Eigenlijk het 2e deel van een veel langere klim die reeds in de vallei begint bij Leccio waarbij je nog eens 16km klimmen toevoegt. Vanaf hier begint het meer uitdagende stuk echter. De eerste kilometer na Vallombrosa is het doorbijten, vooral gezien je er normaal al 16km klimmen aan 4% hebt op zitten. Daarna vlakt het weer wat uit en klim je verder doorheen het bos waar het ook heerlijk koel is in vergelijking met de Arno vallei. Aan de top is een taverne die soms open is en waar je vrij goedkoop iets kan drinken en/of regionale producten proeven.

Climbing times

7 km/h 01:10:09
11 km/h 00:44:39
15 km/h 00:32:44
19 km/h 00:25:51

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