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Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino

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Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino
Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino
Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino
Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino
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Elevation profile Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino

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Difficulty points 1053
Length 5.3 km
Average gradient 13.6%
Steepest 100 metres 24.3%
Total ascent 724 m

Short recap

23 hairpin turns
#37 toughest climb of Piedmont
#33 most elevation gain of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#53 longest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#67 average steepest climb of Italian Alps
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Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino is a climb in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. It is 5.3 km long and bridges 724 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 13.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1053. The top of the ascent is located at 1087 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Via per Cannobio, Via Umberto Primo, Via per Cavaglio, Piazza San Rocco & Via Spoccia

4.0 by Johannes26
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
The ascent to Monti Olzeno in Valle Cannobino begins at the junction of road 75 coming from Cannobio. After the bridge, there is a series of hairpin bends with a gradient of around 10% leading up to Cavaglio. You pass the car park and the church - then things get serious. The gradient increases significantly just after the village. Over the next few metres, it levels out at between 15 and 17% and stays that way until shortly before Gurrone. There, however, it becomes even more challenging: the r... read more

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The ascent to Monti Olzeno in Valle Cannobino begins at the junction of road 75 coming from Cannobio. After the bridge, there is a series of hairpin bends with a gradient of around 10% leading up to Cavaglio. You pass the car park and the church - then things get serious.
The gradient increases significantly just after the village. Over the next few metres, it levels out at between 15 and 17% and stays that way until shortly before Gurrone. There, however, it becomes even more challenging: the ramp towards the first major hairpin bends demands everything once again.
Shortly after Gurrone, there is a barrier that you can easily bypass by pushing your bike briefly. Behind it, the route continues steeply uphill on a narrow road through a small mountain forest. In between, short, somewhat flatter sections ensure that your heart rate drops a little before the next steep section.
In the last hairpin bends before Monti Olzeno, the gradient finally eases a little. But the view opens up: A fantastic view over the Valle Cannobino and the surrounding mountains rewards the effort of the climb. A scenically impressive and physically demanding tour - perfect for those who like it steep.

Die Auffahrt zum Monti Olzeno im Valle Cannobino beginnt am Abzweig der Straße 75, wenn man von Cannobio kommt. Nach der Brücke folgt gleich eine Serie von Kehren mit einer Steigung um die 10 %, die hinauf nach Cavaglio führen. Man passiert den Parkplatz und die Kirche – danach wird es ernst.
Gleich hinter dem Ort zieht die Steigung deutlich an. Auf den nächsten Metern pendelt sie sich zwischen 15 und 17 % ein und bleibt so bis kurz vor Gurrone. Dort wird es jedoch nochmals anspruchsvoller: Die Rampe Richtung den ersten großen Kehren verlangt noch einmal alles ab.
Kurz nach Gurrone steht eine Absperrung, die man problemlos umgehen kann, indem man das Rad kurz schiebt. Dahinter geht es auf einer schmalen Straße durch ein kleines Bergwäldchen weiter steil bergauf. Zwischendrin sorgen kurze, etwas flachere Abschnitte dafür, dass der Puls wieder ein wenig sinkt, bevor der nächste steile Part ansteht.
In den letzten Kehren vor Monti Olzeno lässt die Steigung schließlich etwas nach. Dafür öffnet sich der Blick: Eine fantastische Aussicht über das Valle Cannobino und die umliegenden Berge belohnt die Mühen des Aufstiegs. Eine landschaftlich eindrucksvolle und konditionell fordernde Tour – perfekt für alle, die es steil mögen.

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:45:28
11 km/h 00:28:56
15 km/h 00:21:13
19 km/h 00:16:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino 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!

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino is 5.3 km long.

The average gradient of Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino is 13.6%.

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.3%.

The summit of Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino is at 1087 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:45:28 to climb Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino. At 11 km/h the time is 00:28:56, and at 15 km/h 00:21:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:45 is an achievable time.

Monti Olzeno via Cavaglio San Donnino is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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