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Val Colla from Lugano

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Elevation profile Val Colla from Lugano

Statistics

Difficulty points 501
Length 14.8 km
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest 100 metres 12.1%
Total ascent 724 m

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12 hairpin turns
#65 toughest climb of Tessin
#51 most elevation gain of Tessin
#18 longest climb of Tessin
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Val Colla from Lugano is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 14.8 km long and bridges 724 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 501. The top of the ascent is located at 1053 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Via Circonvallazione, Strada della Castellanza, Strada della Castellanza, Strada della Castellanza, Via Cantonale & Via Cantonale

4.0 by Yarir333
La salita è divertente, ha alcuni picchi di pendenza comunque accessibili a tutti e tutte. Vi sono un paio di spiazzi in cui la vista da Colla e qualche paese dopo è bellissima. Inoltre nel bosco è fresco anche d'estate. ... read more

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The climb is fun, it has some steep peaks but is accessible to all and sundry. There are a couple of clearings where the view from Colla and a few villages afterwards is beautiful. It is also cool in the forest in summer.

La salita è divertente, ha alcuni picchi di pendenza comunque accessibili a tutti e tutte. Vi sono un paio di spiazzi in cui la vista da Colla e qualche paese dopo è bellissima. Inoltre nel bosco è fresco anche d'estate.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:06:33
11 km/h 01:20:32
15 km/h 00:59:03
19 km/h 00:46:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Val Colla from Lugano. 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.

Val Colla from Lugano 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!

Val Colla from Lugano is 14.8 km long.

The average gradient of Val Colla from Lugano is 4.9%.

Val Colla from Lugano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Val Colla from Lugano is at 1053 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:06:33 to climb Val Colla from Lugano. At 11 km/h the time is 01:20:32, and at 15 km/h 00:59:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:37 is an achievable time.

Val Colla from Lugano is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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