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Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola

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Elevation profile Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola

Statistics

Difficulty points 653
Length 17.8 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 11.5%
Total ascent 965 m

Short recap

12 hairpin turns
#36 toughest climb of Emilia-Romagna
#15 most elevation gain of Emilia-Romagna
#20 longest climb of Emilia-Romagna
#57 average steepest climb of Piacenza
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Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola is a climb in the region Piacenza. It is 17.8 km long and bridges 965 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 653. The top of the ascent is located at 1276 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

3.0 by PaoloTagliaferri
The climb from Bettola is on a road that could be better in terms of surface. Not too much traffic, but I prefer the other climbs to reach Prato Barbieri (for example via Sartori or from Gropparello). Once you get to Prato Barbieri you can stop for a coffee (or not haha) before proceeding to Passo Santa Franca. The last stretch of road is mostly in the forest and in the fields, not too difficult. On the way you can see the Sanctuary to Santa Franca which gives the name to the pass itself.... read more

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The climb from Bettola is on a road that could be better in terms of surface. Not too much traffic, but I prefer the other climbs to reach Prato Barbieri (for example via Sartori or from Gropparello).

Once you get to Prato Barbieri you can stop for a coffee (or not haha) before proceeding to Passo Santa Franca. The last stretch of road is mostly in the forest and in the fields, not too difficult. On the way you can see the Sanctuary to Santa Franca which gives the name to the pass itself.

Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:32:43
11 km/h 01:37:11
15 km/h 01:11:16
19 km/h 00:56:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo di Santa Franca can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo di Santa Franca from Morfasso is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo di Santa Franca from Riovalle & Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola.

You don't need special gearing for Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola. 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 di Santa Franca from Bettola 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 di Santa Franca from Bettola is 17.8 km long.

The average gradient of Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola is 5.4%.

Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola is at 1276 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:32:43 to climb Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola. At 11 km/h the time is 01:37:11, and at 15 km/h 01:11:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:56:16 is an achievable time.

Passo di Santa Franca from Bettola is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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