Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Passo Croce can be cycled from 5 sides. Passo Croce from Ripa via Levigliani is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo Croce from Ripa via Terrinca, Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Terrinca, Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani & Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.

You don't need special gearing for Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is 28.4 km long.

The average gradient of Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is 3.8%.

Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is at 1151 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:03:20 to climb Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. At 11 km/h the time is 02:34:50, and at 15 km/h 01:53:33. For the fastest cyclists, 01:29:38 is an achievable time.

Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is located in the region Lucca in Italy.