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Piani di Lesima from Zerba

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Piani di Lesima from Zerba
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Statistics

Difficulty points 599
Length 4.9 km
Average gradient 10.9%
Steepest 100 metres 15.5%
Total ascent 530 m

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11 hairpin turns
#46 toughest climb of Emilia-Romagna
#37 most elevation gain of Piacenza
#60 longest climb of Piacenza
#24 average steepest climb of Emilia-Romagna
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Piani di Lesima from Zerba is a climb in the region Piacenza. It is 4.9 km long and bridges 530 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 599. The top of the ascent is located at 1357 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: SP18

5.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
A tough climb, all the more challenging because it was tackled between 1 and 2 p.m. on a hot May day. As it is all south-facing and with shade that is not always continuous, there is a risk of getting burnt by the heat and the effort required. I tackled it after climbing from Varzi to Brallo di Pregola, Passo della Colletta and then up to Monte Lesima peak. This climb closes an ideal loop to return through the Lesima plains to Brallo di Pregola and then back to the plains. The small road is asph... read more

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3 Mo 5.0 01:02:56 (4.6 km/h)
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A tough climb, all the more challenging because it was tackled between 1 and 2 p.m. on a hot May day. As it is all south-facing and with shade that is not always continuous, there is a risk of getting burnt by the heat and the effort required. I tackled it after climbing from Varzi to Brallo di Pregola, Passo della Colletta and then up to Monte Lesima peak. This climb closes an ideal loop to return through the Lesima plains to Brallo di Pregola and then back to the plains. The small road is asphalted but not in good condition (it almost looks like a tarmac mule track), the gradients are always over 10％ with stretches even over 15％, once out of Zerba there is no way to refuel with water until Cortebesassi. We cross completely uninhabited areas, only trees and some beautiful views of the valley of the Boreca stream until the Lesima plans where the ordeal ends in a pleasant little valley that then gently descends back to Brallo. Climbfinder's profile is more explanatory than many words. The only suggestion: tackle it in the cooler weather and not in the hottest hours or when you already have 80km and 1500m of elevation gain in your legs. In certain conditions it can really hurt.

Salitaccia ostica, ancor più impegnativa perché affrontata tra le 13 e le 14 di una calda giornata di maggio. Essendo tutta rivolta a sud e con una ombreggiatura non sempre continua, si rischia di andare arrosto per il caldo e per lo sforzo richiesto. L'ho affrontata dopo essere salito da Varzi fino a Brallo di Pregola, Passo della Colletta per poi arrivare fino al Monte Lesima vetta. Questa salita permette di chiudere un anello ideale per tornare attraverso i piani di Lesima fino a Brallo di Pregola e poi tornare in pianura. La stradina è asfaltata ma non in buone condizioni (sembra quasi una mulattiera asfaltata), le pendenze sono sempre over 10％ con tratti anche over 15％, usciti da Zerba non c'è modo di rifornirisi di acqua fino Cortebesassi. Si attraversano zone completamente disabitate, solo alberi e qualche bello scorcio sulla valle del torrente Boreca fino ai piani di Lesima dove il calvario termina in una amena valletta che poi in dolce discesa riporta a Brallo. Il profilo di Climbfinder è abbastanza esplicativo più di tante parole. Unico suggerimento: affrontarla col fresco e non nelle ore più calde o con già 80km e 1500m di dislivello nelle gambe. In certe condizioni può fare veramente male.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:41:43
11 km/h 00:26:32
15 km/h 00:19:28
19 km/h 00:15:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Piani di Lesima from Zerba 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!

Piani di Lesima from Zerba 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!

Piani di Lesima from Zerba is 4.9 km long.

The average gradient of Piani di Lesima from Zerba is 10.9%.

Piani di Lesima from Zerba has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Piani di Lesima from Zerba is at 1357 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:41:43 to climb Piani di Lesima from Zerba. At 11 km/h the time is 00:26:32, and at 15 km/h 00:19:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:22 is an achievable time.

Piani di Lesima from Zerba is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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