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Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma

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Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
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Elevation profile Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma

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Difficulty points 874
Length 5.1 mi
Average gradient 9.8%
Steepest segment 18.8%
Total ascent 2628 ft

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20 hairpin turns
#53 toughest climb of Piedmont
#97 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#55 longest climb of Turin
#14 average steepest climb of Turin
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Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is a climb in the region Turin. It is 5.1 mi long and bridges 2628 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 874. The top of the ascent is located at 4593 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: Via Cialma

4.0 by patrickbaert
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This tough calve bite to mini ski resort Alpe Cialma (cycled September 2025) starts immediately on the right after the bridge over the Orco river. The first bike info sign at the start names the climb Carello, after the municipality where it stops. The signs will continuously flirt with the 10％ every kilometre the entire route. Through hairpin bends you cycle up the southern flank of the valley between the trees. Very sporadically, there are views where you could see Locana, with its tempora... read more

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Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
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This tough calve bite to mini ski resort Alpe Cialma (cycled September 2025) starts immediately on the right after the bridge over the Orco river.
The first bike info sign at the start names the climb Carello, after the municipality where it stops. The signs will continuously flirt with the 10％ every kilometre the entire route.
Through hairpin bends you cycle up the southern flank of the valley between the trees. Very sporadically, there are views where you could see Locana, with its temporary summer open-air swimming pool sinking in. After a few small villages, the habitation stops and so does the traffic that was already minimal.
End point is dead parking where the road turns into gravel.
There were regular pits and ruts in the asphalt along the way.

That this climb is presented by Locana's tourist board, with some Italian exaggeration, as
"La Grande Salite della Valle Orco", is a bit short of the mark. Especially when Nivolet and Lago Teleccio are the competitors.
Of course, it is still a pretty steep sporting challenge to do!

Deze stevige kuitenbijter naar mini skigebied Alpe Cialma (gefietst september 2025) start na de brug over de Orco rivier direct rechts.
Het eerste fietsinfobord bij de start geeft de klim Carello als naam, naar de gemeente waar hij stopt. De bordjes zullen elke kilometer de hele route continu flirten met de 10％.
Via haarspeldbochten fiets je tussen de bomen omhoog de zuidflank van de vallei op. Heel sporadisch zijn er uitzichten waar je Locana, met het tijdelijk zomers openluchtzwembad zag wegzakken. Na enkele kleine dorpjes stopt de bewoning en ook het verkeer dat al miniem was.
Eindpunt is doodse parking waar de weg overgaat in gravel.
Er waren regelmatig putten en sleuven in het asfalt onderweg.

Dat deze beklimming door de toeristische dienst van Locana, met enige italiaanse overdrijving, wordt gepresenteerd als
"La Grande Salite della Valle Orco", is wat kort door de bocht. Zeker als Nivolet en Lago Teleccio de concurrenten zijn.
Het blijft natuurlijk een mooie steile sportieve uitdaging om te doen!

Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:01:31
7 mph 00:43:33
9 mph 00:33:56
12 mph 00:25:30

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Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma 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 Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is 9.8%.

Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.8%.

The summit of Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is at 4593 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:01:31 to climb Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:33, and at 9 mph 00:33:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:30 is an achievable time.

Alpe Cialma Locana from Locana via Via Cialma is located in the region Turin in Italy.

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