Passo del Penice via Gorazze

Passo del Penice can be cycled from 4 sides. Passo del Penice from Bobbio is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Penice from Ponte dei Sospiri, Passo del Penice from Romagnese & Passo del Penice via Gorazze.

Passo del Penice via Gorazze 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 del Penice via Gorazze 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 del Penice via Gorazze is 12.5 km long.

The average gradient of Passo del Penice via Gorazze is 6.9%.

Passo del Penice via Gorazze has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Passo del Penice via Gorazze is at 1146 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:46:59 to climb Passo del Penice via Gorazze. At 11 km/h the time is 01:08:05, and at 15 km/h 00:49:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:25 is an achievable time.

Passo del Penice via Gorazze is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.