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Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo

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Elevation profile Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo

Statistics

Difficulty points 1639
Length 8.9 mi
Average gradient 10.4%
Steepest segment 16.8%
Total ascent 4865 ft

Short recap

8 hairpin turns
#68 toughest climb of Europe
#27 most elevation gain of Switzerland
#25 longest climb of Grisons
#16 average steepest climb of Grisons
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Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is a climb in the region Grisons. It is 8.9 mi long and bridges 4865 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1639. The top of the ascent is located at 5971 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Strada de San Fedee & Strada per la diga di Roggiasca

4.0 by matteob81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The ascent begins in the village of Roveredo and climbs up through several hairpin bends in the forest. the length and the gradient makes it challenging, but the lattermore or less never exceeds 10 ％ (with a few exceptions in the last section). The tunnel halfway up is not illuminated and it is advisable to take a small torch with you. You'll encounter no traffic.... read more

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The ascent begins in the village of Roveredo and climbs up through several hairpin bends in the forest. the length and the gradient makes it challenging, but the lattermore or less never exceeds 10 ％ (with a few exceptions in the last section). The tunnel halfway up is not illuminated and it is advisable to take a small torch with you. You'll encounter no traffic.

The ascent begins in the village of Roveredo and climbs up through several hairpin bends in the forest. the length and the gradient makes it challenging, but the lattermore or less never exceeds 10 ％ (with a few exceptions in the last section). The tunnel halfway up is not illuminated and it is advisable to take a small torch with you. You'll encounter no traffic.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:47:15
7 mph 01:15:56
9 mph 00:59:10
12 mph 00:44:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is 8.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is 10.4%.

Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.8%.

The summit of Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is at 5971 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:47:15 to climb Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo. At 7 mph the time is 01:15:56, and at 9 mph 00:59:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:27 is an achievable time.

Alpe di Gesero / Alpe di Cadinello from Roveredo is located in the region Grisons in Switzerland.

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