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Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 11 photos
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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Elevation profile Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa

Statistics

Difficulty points 585
Length 14.1 km
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest 100 metres 12.2%
Total ascent 811 m

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Beautiful scenery
14 hairpin turns
#31 toughest climb of Bergamo
#18 most elevation gain of Bergamo
#93 longest climb of Lombardy
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Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 14.1 km long and bridges 811 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 585. The top of the ascent is located at 1262 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road name: SP46

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Unlike the other side, which is characterised by continuous ups and downs, the Zambla Pass from Ponte Nossa is a long and steady climb. All along the Valle del Riso you climb up to the 1,200 metres of the Zambla Pass. As I said, a regular climb, a hard stretch at the beginning and then the climb becomes pleasant, always around 5-6%. The gradients increase at the end, when the views open up and the sun exposure takes over. I will say that the road belongs to everyone, however, so many motorbikes!... read more

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Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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Reviews (4)

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ClaudioFerrari
1 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Unlike the other side, which is characterised by continuous ups and downs, the Zambla Pass from Ponte Nossa is a long and steady climb. All along the Valle del Riso you climb up to the 1,200 metres of the Zambla Pass. As I said, a regular climb, a hard stretch at the beginning and then the climb becomes pleasant, always around 5-6%. The gradients increase at the end, when the views open up and the sun exposure takes over. I will say that the road belongs to everyone, however, so many motorbikes! Like the San Marco Pass, the Zambla climb is also the territory of more or less disciplined motorcyclists... these are the two Bergamasque climbs where you have to reckon with and be a bit careful too.

A differenza dell’altro versante, caratterizzato da continui sali e scendi, il Passo Zambla da Ponte Nossa è una salita lunga e regolare. Lungo tutta la Valle del Riso si risale fino ai 1.200 mt del Passo Zambla. Salita come dicevo regolare, tratto duro all’inizio e poi la salita diventa piacevole sempre intorno al 5-6%. Le pendenze aumentano nel finale, quando i panorami si aprono e l’esposizione al sole la fa da padrone. Premetto che la strada è di tutti, però, quante moto! Come il Passo San Marco, anche la salita di Zambla è territorio di motociclisti più o meno disciplinati… son le due salite bergamasche dove bisogna fare i conti e stare un po’ attenti anche a loro.

Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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Giordano
1 Mo 4.0
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Beautiful climb, long and very tough in places, small stretches of relaxation but challenging enough for those without much training, but well worth the effort. The descent to Ambria is beautiful with asphalt in excellent condition

Bella salita , lunga e molto tosta in certi punti , piccli tratti di rilassamento ma abbastanza impegnativa per chi non ha un grande allenamento , ma vale la pena . La discesa verso ambria è bellissima con asfalto in ottime condizioni

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Fedebici
2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Very nice! The mountains still covered in snow and a long but never extreme climb. Comfortable some hairpin bends. A drinking fountain at the start near a small church. Beware that it is totally sunny. Few cars, a few motorbikes

Molto bello! I monti ancora innevati e una Salita lunga ma mai estrema. Comodi alcuni tornanti. Una fontanella alla partenza vicino ad una chiesetta. Attenzione che è totalmente al sole. Poche auto, qualche moto

Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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EmaAmo
2 y 4.0
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Varied and pleasant ascent, beautiful views, more challenging stretch in the final kilometres, definitely worth doing!

Salita varia e piacevole, bei panorami, tratto più impegnativo negli ultimi chilometri, da fare senz’altro!

Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:01:05
11 km/h 01:17:03
15 km/h 00:56:30
19 km/h 00:44:36

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo di Zambla can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo di Zambla from Ambria is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa.

You don't need special gearing for Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa. 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 Zambla from Ponte Nossa 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 di Zambla from Ponte Nossa is 14.1 km long.

The average gradient of Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa is 5.7%.

Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa is at 1262 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:01:05 to climb Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa. At 11 km/h the time is 01:17:03, and at 15 km/h 00:56:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:36 is an achievable time.

Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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