Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno

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Difficulty points	519
Length	25.1 km
Average gradient	4%
Steepest 100 metres	7.7%
Total ascent	992 m

Difficulty points

519

Length

25.1 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

7.7%

Total ascent

992 m

Short recap

10 hairpin turns

#39 toughest climb of Abruzzo

#96 most elevation gain of Apennines

#41 longest climb of Apennines

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Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno

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A beautiful climb at the foot of Monte Sirente. Try it!

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:34:46
11 km/h	02:16:40
15 km/h	01:40:13
19 km/h	01:19:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valico della Forcella can be cycled from 4 sides. Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Secinaro is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno, Valico della Forcella from Tione degli Abruzzi via Secinaro & Valico della Forcella from Molina Aterno.

You don't need special gearing for Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno. 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.

Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno 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!

Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno is 25.1 km long.

The average gradient of Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno is 4%.

Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno is at 1399 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:34:46 to climb Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno. At 11 km/h the time is 02:16:40, and at 15 km/h 01:40:13. For the fastest cyclists, 01:19:07 is an achievable time.

Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno is located in the region L'Aquila in Italy.

Valico della Forcella from Castelvecchio Subequo via Gagliano Aterno

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