Passo della Cisa via Montelungo

Statistics

Difficulty points	468
Length	16.3 km
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest 100 metres	10.1%
Total ascent	772 m

Difficulty points

468

Length

16.3 km

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest 100 metres

10.1%

Total ascent

772 m

Short recap

11 hairpin turns

#22 toughest climb of Massa-Carrara

#72 most elevation gain of Tuscany

#48 longest climb of Tuscany

#45 average steepest climb of Massa-Carrara

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There are various cycle routes to choose from starting from the lovely town of Pontremoli, and this is one of them. The landscape is varied, and the climb alternates between steep and gentler sections.

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Wonderful climb to do in autumn, to enjoy the wonderful "foliage" of the woods, not difficult and without traffic, in complete silence.

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Climbing times

7 km/h	02:19:22
11 km/h	01:28:41
15 km/h	01:05:02
19 km/h	00:51:20

Road surface condition

17% 25% 58%

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Traffic

33% 67% 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo della Cisa can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo della Cisa via Montelungo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo della Cisa from Cantoniera Tugo & Passo della Cisa via Gravagna.

You don't need special gearing for Passo della Cisa via Montelungo. 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 della Cisa via Montelungo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Passo della Cisa via Montelungo is 16.3 km long.

The average gradient of Passo della Cisa via Montelungo is 4.7%.

Passo della Cisa via Montelungo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Passo della Cisa via Montelungo is at 1041 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:19:22 to climb Passo della Cisa via Montelungo. At 11 km/h the time is 01:28:41, and at 15 km/h 01:05:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:20 is an achievable time.

Passo della Cisa via Montelungo is located in the region Massa-Carrara in Italy.

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