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Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno

4.5
2 reviews | Statistics | 7 photos
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Elevation profile Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Elevation profile Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Elevation profile Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno

Statistics

Difficulty points 1657
Length 20.9 km
Average gradient 8%
Steepest 100 meters 20.1%
Total ascent 1676m

Short recap

36 hairpin turns
#4 toughest climb of Lombardy
#9 most elevation gain of Lombardy
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Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno is a climb in the region Lombardy. It is 20.9km long and bridges 1676 vertical meters with an average gradient of 8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1657. The top of the ascent is located at 1946 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Via Roma & Strada per Predarossa

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Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
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Reviews (2)

MickSt
1 y 5.0 02:08:17 (9.8km/h)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

The first 9km are smooth on excellent asphalt, the central section invites you to push on. Once you reach the villages of Filorera and Cataeggio you catch your breath, then comes the best part. From here on, cars are only allowed with a pass, so you won't have much company. You climb along the Predarossa valley, which tears up immediately above 10% and maintains the gradient with a wearisome constancy. 12km of meadows and woods to climb along a stream from an altitude of 900 to 1960m, arriving in a grassy plain at the foot of Monte Disgrazia. In the first section a short descent followed by 2km at 13% average with peaks at 18%, then a tunnel that allows you to breathe also because you have to stop and turn on the light with a button. Then the steepest section ever, very long ramps between 18 and 24% to get to the last stables 5km below Predarossa. Further on is the last refreshment stop but you won't stop because the gradient now already allows you to rest a little (6-8%). The last 4.5km winds its way up 17 hairpin bends through the woods, which never seem to end. The descent is spectacular and makes you realise even better how steep some of the kilometres are. I may not be a pro but it was very tough. It deserves this position in the classification.

I primi 9km sono scorrevoli su ottimo asfalto, il tratto centrale invita a spingere. Raggiunti i paesi Filorera e Cataeggio si prende fiato poi arriva il bello. Da qui in poi le macchine accedono solo con un pass quindi non avrete grande compagnia. Si sale lungo la valle di Predarossa che strappa subito sopra al 10% e mantiene la pendenza con una costanza logorante. 12km di prati e boschi per risalire lungo un torrente dai 900 ai 1960m di quota arrivando in una piana erbosa ai piedi del monte Disgrazia. Nel primo tratto una breve discesa seguita da 2km al 13% di media con punte al 18%, quindi una galleria che consente di respirare anche perché bisogna fermarsi e accendere la luce con un tasto. Poi il tratto più ripido in assoluto, lunghissime rampe tra il 18 e il 24% per arrivare alle ultime stalle 5km sotto predarossa. Più avanti l'ultimo ristoro ma non vi fermerete perché la pendenza ora permette già di riposare un po' (6-8%). Gli ultimi 4,5km si snodano in 17 tornanti tra i boschi, che sembrano non finire mai . La discesa è spettacolare e fa capire ancora meglio quanto sono ripidi alcuni chilometri. Non sarò un professionista ma è stata molto dura. Merita questa posizione in classifica.

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RobiRini66
2 y 4.0 02:11:11 (9.6km/h)
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This ascent takes you below Monte Disgrazia by way of a narrow and in places concrete road.
Be careful, it is often closed due to landslides or maintenance.
There is a tunnel with the possibility of switching on the lights by means of a button.
Very scenic and demanding, especially in the second part.
No refreshments at the finish.
No water fountains along the route.

Questa salita vi porta sotto il Monte Disgrazia grazie a una strada stretta e in alcuni punti in cemento.
Prestare attenzione , spesso viene chiusa per frane o manutenzione.
C'è una galleria con la possibilità di accendere le luci per mezzo di un pulsante.
Molto panoramica e impegnativa soprattutto nella seconda parte.
No ristoro all'arrivo.
No fontane per acqua lungo il percorso.

Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
Valle di Preda Rossa from Ardenno
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:59:01
11 km/h 01:53:55
15 km/h 01:23:32
19 km/h 01:05:57

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