Alpe Motta from Chiavenna

Statistics

Difficulty points	1074
Length	21.5 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	11.9%
Total ascent	1406 m

Difficulty points

1074

Length

21.5 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

11.9%

Total ascent

1406 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

37 hairpin turns

#69 toughest climb of Lombardy

#93 most elevation gain of Italian Alps

#24 longest climb of Lombardy

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Reviews (2)

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Kristiankool ^premium

1 y 5.0

Super climb in gradient and difficulty point of view. Did in autumn when heavy rain just hit for couple of days. Road little slippery. Scenery incredible. Little too much traffic the first half but light on the second half.

Stearena

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Beautiful, made the spring of 2021 for the arrival of the Giro d'Italy stage. Obviously the atmosphere of the race, the closure to traffic and the people at the arrival made it special, but it is worth the climb. The old road to Madesimo is hard, while the last part to Alpe Motta is quite easy.

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:03:57
11 km/h	01:57:03
15 km/h	01:25:50
19 km/h	01:07:46

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alpe Motta from Chiavenna 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!

Alpe Motta from Chiavenna belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Alpe Motta from Chiavenna is 21.5 km long.

The average gradient of Alpe Motta from Chiavenna is 6.6%.

Alpe Motta from Chiavenna has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Alpe Motta from Chiavenna is at 1724 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:03:57 to climb Alpe Motta from Chiavenna. At 11 km/h the time is 01:57:03, and at 15 km/h 01:25:50. For the fastest cyclists, 01:07:46 is an achievable time.

Alpe Motta from Chiavenna is located in the region Sondrio in Italy.

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