Val Varuna from Poschiavo

Val Varuna can be cycled from 2 sides. Val Varuna from Poschiavo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Val Varuna from San Carlo.

Val Varuna from Poschiavo 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!

Val Varuna from Poschiavo 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.

Val Varuna from Poschiavo is 7.5 km long.

The average gradient of Val Varuna from Poschiavo is 10%.

Val Varuna from Poschiavo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.2%.

The summit of Val Varuna from Poschiavo is at 1778 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:04:05 to climb Val Varuna from Poschiavo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:40:47, and at 15 km/h 00:29:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:36 is an achievable time.

Val Varuna from Poschiavo is located in the region Grisons in Switzerland.