| Beautiful scenery |
| 18 hairpin turns |
| #25 toughest climb of Tessin |
| #12 most elevation gain of Tessin |
| #85 longest climb of Switzerland |
| #66 average steepest climb of Tessin |
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Melano is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 17.3km long and bridges 1048 vertical meters with an average gradient of 6.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 908. The top of the ascent is located at 1300 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.
Road names: Via delle Scuole, Stráda da Röv, Stráda da Valmára, SP13 della Valle Intelvi valico di Valmara, Via Martino Novi, Via Arciprete Spazzi & Via Sighignola
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A classic climber's climb that is very famous in the area, it is considered one of several graduation tests for those living in and around Como.
Classicone da veri scalatori salita molto famosa nella zona viene considerata una delle varie prove di laurea per chi abita nel Comasco e limitrofi.
Alternative ascent to the one from Maroggia, sharing the middle and final parts
The part up to the customs post (unattended) is really demanding.
The ascent to the Sighignola has a rather ruined asphalt surface, be careful on the descent
Possibility of refreshments on arrival, fountains present in the villages crossed.
Salita alternativa a quella da Maroggia, ne condivide la parte centrale e finale
Veramente impegnativa la parte sino alla dogana ( non presenziata).
La salita alla Sighignola ha un asfalto abbastanza rovinato, attenzione in discesa
Possibilità di Ristoro all'arrivo, fontane presenti nei paesi attraversati.
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