Val Viola from Bormio

Statistics

Difficulty points	503
Length	21.3 km
Average gradient	4.1%
Steepest 100 metres	8.4%
Total ascent	878 m

Difficulty points

503

Length

21.3 km

Average gradient

4.1%

Steepest 100 metres

8.4%

Total ascent

878 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

2 hairpin turns

#79 most elevation gain of Sondrio

#25 longest climb of Lombardy

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I explored this narrow road on the way down from Passo di Foscagno. The valley is beautiful and worth riding to the end of the bitumen.

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:02:19
11 km/h	01:56:01
15 km/h	01:25:05
19 km/h	01:07:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Val Viola from Bormio. 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 Viola from Bormio 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 Viola from Bormio is 21.3 km long.

The average gradient of Val Viola from Bormio is 4.1%.

Val Viola from Bormio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Val Viola from Bormio is at 2072 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:02:19 to climb Val Viola from Bormio. At 11 km/h the time is 01:56:01, and at 15 km/h 01:25:05. For the fastest cyclists, 01:07:10 is an achievable time.

Val Viola from Bormio is located in the region Sondrio in Italy.

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