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San Mazzeo from Sambiase

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Elevation profile San Mazzeo from Sambiase

Statistics

Difficulty points 694
Length 9.8 km
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest 100 metres 15.9%
Total ascent 773 m

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9 hairpin turns
#43 toughest climb of Calabria
#51 most elevation gain of Calabria
#63 longest climb of Calabria
#29 average steepest climb of Calabria
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San Mazzeo from Sambiase is a climb in the region Catanzaro. It is 9.8 km long and bridges 773 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 694. The top of the ascent is located at 944 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Via Caravaggio & Strada Provinciale 73 Sambiase-Martirano Lombardo

4.0 by radoi90
Great views of Monte Mancuso and the gulf going up. Brutal start with some steep, double digit incline switchbacks. Road surface is ok and limited traffic. Sweeping views over the Savuto valley when descending towards Martirano. ... read more

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Great views of Monte Mancuso and the gulf going up. Brutal start with some steep, double digit incline switchbacks. Road surface is ok and limited traffic. Sweeping views over the Savuto valley when descending towards Martirano.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:24:06
11 km/h 00:53:31
15 km/h 00:39:15
19 km/h 00:30:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

San Mazzeo from Sambiase 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!

San Mazzeo from Sambiase 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.

San Mazzeo from Sambiase is 9.8 km long.

The average gradient of San Mazzeo from Sambiase is 7.9%.

San Mazzeo from Sambiase has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of San Mazzeo from Sambiase is at 944 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:24:06 to climb San Mazzeo from Sambiase. At 11 km/h the time is 00:53:31, and at 15 km/h 00:39:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:59 is an achievable time.

San Mazzeo from Sambiase is located in the region Catanzaro in Italy.

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