Valleggia from Villadossola

Statistics

Difficulty points	517
Length	8 km
Average gradient	7.7%
Steepest 100 metres	17.1%
Total ascent	613 m

Difficulty points

517

Length

8 km

Average gradient

7.7%

Steepest 100 metres

17.1%

Total ascent

613 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

22 hairpin turns

#43 toughest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

#40 most elevation gain of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

#38 longest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

#86 average steepest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

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Kaper

2 y 3.0 00:18:46 (25.5 km/h)

Comfortable climb, save something extra for the end since the hairpin bends can be killer, but the view is amazing.

MartinoPiccolo ^premium

2 y 4.0

Nice climb with great views. You can add it as a detour to the Villadossola-Alpe Cheggio climb for some additional steep kilometers.

Fine tarmac, little traffic and no tunnels.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:08:27
11 km/h	00:43:33
15 km/h	00:31:56
19 km/h	00:25:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valleggia from Villadossola 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!

Valleggia from Villadossola 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!

Valleggia from Villadossola is 8 km long.

The average gradient of Valleggia from Villadossola is 7.7%.

Valleggia from Villadossola has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.1%.

The summit of Valleggia from Villadossola is at 886 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:08:27 to climb Valleggia from Villadossola. At 11 km/h the time is 00:43:33, and at 15 km/h 00:31:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:13 is an achievable time.

Valleggia from Villadossola is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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