Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara

Passo dei Casoni can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo dei Casoni from Martinello.

Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara 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!

Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara 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 dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara is 10.2 km long.

The average gradient of Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara is 7.7%.

Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara is at 992 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:27:35 to climb Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara. At 11 km/h the time is 00:55:44, and at 15 km/h 00:40:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:16 is an achievable time.

Passo dei Casoni from Rocchetta di Vara is located in the region La Spezia in Italy.