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Mortirolo from Grosio

4.3
4 reviews | Elevation profile | 4 photos
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
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Elevation profile Mortirolo from Grosio

Statistics

Difficulty points 1335
Length 12 km
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest 100 meters 17.7%
Total ascent 1190m

Short recap

32 hairpin turns
#85 toughest climb of Italy
#51 most elevation gain of Lombardy
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Mortirolo from Grosio is a climb in the region Lombardy. It is 12km long and bridges 1190 vertical meters with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1335. The top of the ascent is located at 1852 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Strada del Mortirolo

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Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
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Reviews (4)

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BasR
1 Mo 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Impressive. The name Mortirolo alone creates a certain tension as we cycle from Grosio into the dense forest on a very narrow path. In no time, the percentages go well over 10%. Going back to 34x34 and standing on the pedals regularly is the solution. After 4/5 km come the Alpine meadows and you can see the valley and Grosio below. Only then do you realise how fast you are climbing. Forest and meadow continue to alternate already landscape. What makes the Mortirolo tough is that there are no stretches to rest. It remains continuously tough. The last kilometre is a place to have a drink and you can see the summit in the distance. At the top, unfortunately, it is not spectacular. No special views. A hilltop with meadows. But a lot of satisfaction 😀.

Indrukwekkend. De naam Mortirolo zorgt alleen al voor een bepaalde spanning wanneer we vanuit Grosio het dichte bos in fietsen over een heel smal pad. Binnen de kortste keren gaan de percentages dik boven de 10%. Terug naar 34x34 en regelmatig op de pedalen staan is de oplossing. Na 4/5 km komen de Alpenweide en kun je het dal en Grosio beneden zien liggen. Dan heb je pas door hoe snel je stijgt. Bos en weide blijven elkaar al landschap afwisselen. Wat de Mortirolo zwaar maakt is dat er geen stukken zijn om even bij te komen. Het blijft continue zwaar. De laatste kilometer is een plek om wat te drinken en kun je de top in de verte zien. Boven is helaas niet spectaculair. Geen bijzondere uitzichten. Een heuveltop met weiland. Maar wel een hoop voldoening 😀.

Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
Mortirolo from Grosio
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Andi23
4 Mo 5.0

Beautiful but challenging climb. This route proved to be quiet and very enjoyable compared with the Gavia that we did later in the day. It was much quieter than the other (harder) route on the day.

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wimBos
4 Mo 4.0 01:28:38 (8.1km/h)

Mooie beklimming van de legende, via de “makkelijke” zijde. Ik deed deze als eerste klim tijdens het rondje Mortirollo -Gavia.

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RobiRini66
2 y 4.0 01:47:56 (6.7km/h)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Perhaps one of the 'easiest' climbs to reach the Mortirolo but certainly more scenic and varied than the ascent from Mazzo. Generally, this climb is not very busy.
From km 9 it rejoins the climb coming from Mazzo.
I do not remember any fountains along the route and there is no possibility of refreshment at the finish.
Car park in Grosio, under the bridge on the main road.

Forse una delle salite più "facili" per raggiungere il Mortirolo ma sicuramente più panoramica e varia rispetto alla salita da Mazzo. Generalmente questa salita è poco frequentata.
Dal km9 si ricongiunge alla salita che proviene da Mazzo.
Non ricordo fontane lungo il percorso e non c'è possibilità di ristoro all'arrivo.
Parcheggio auto a Grosio, sotto il ponte della Strada Statale.

Mortirolo from Grosio
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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:43:00
11 km/h 01:05:32
15 km/h 00:48:04
19 km/h 00:37:56

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