Passo del Vestito from Massa

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Difficulty points	664
Length	19.5 km
Average gradient	5.2%
Steepest 100 metres	13.2%
Total ascent	1010 m

Difficulty points

664

Length

19.5 km

Average gradient

5.2%

Steepest 100 metres

13.2%

Total ascent

1010 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

16 hairpin turns

#62 toughest climb of Tuscany

#85 most elevation gain of Apennines

#94 longest climb of Apennines

#40 average steepest climb of Massa-Carrara

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From the sea to the Alps, a climb nicknamed the Tuscan Stelvio as it is reminiscent of the epic ascent of the Delli Stelvio pass. The road provides a connection from Versilla to Harfagnana. If you plan to climb the pass, I recommend the use of position lights, unlit tunnels

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Bella salita che collega Massa con la
Garfagnana e offre panorami stupendi. Ultimi 3 Km tosti e per svalicare c'è una galleria non illuminata quindi occhio!

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:47:31
11 km/h	01:46:36
15 km/h	01:18:10
19 km/h	01:01:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo del Vestito can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo del Vestito from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Vestito from Massa.

You don't need special gearing for Passo del Vestito from Massa. 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 del Vestito from Massa 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 Vestito from Massa is 19.5 km long.

The average gradient of Passo del Vestito from Massa is 5.2%.

Passo del Vestito from Massa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Passo del Vestito from Massa is at 1035 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:47:31 to climb Passo del Vestito from Massa. At 11 km/h the time is 01:46:36, and at 15 km/h 01:18:10. For the fastest cyclists, 01:01:43 is an achievable time.

Passo del Vestito from Massa is located in the region Massa-Carrara in Italy.

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