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Alpe di Serdena from Bironico

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Elevation profile Alpe di Serdena from Bironico

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Difficulty points 906
Length 10.3 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 3428 ft

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15 hairpin turns
#26 toughest climb of Tessin
#14 most elevation gain of Tessin
#100 longest climb of Swiss Alps
#88 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Alpe di Serdena from Bironico is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 10.3 mi long and bridges 3428 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 906. The top of the ascent is located at 4774 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Via Bironico, Via Camoghè, Via Cantonale, al Punt de Mulína & In Serdéna

4.0 by matteob81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The climb can be divided into two parts. In the first part, you encounter two villages (Medeglia and Isone), the road is wide and in very good condition, the ascent is easy and you cross a few cars. The second part is in the forest, the road is narrower, the climb becomes hard and you find yourself alone. High above the finish of the climb is Camoghè, a mountain reachable only on foot, from which three lakes (Como, Lugano and Maggiore) can be seen on a clear day.... read more

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The climb can be divided into two parts.
In the first part, you encounter two villages (Medeglia and Isone), the road is wide and in very good condition, the ascent is easy and you cross a few cars.
The second part is in the forest, the road is narrower, the climb becomes hard and you find yourself alone.
High above the finish of the climb is Camoghè, a mountain reachable only on foot, from which three lakes (Como, Lugano and Maggiore) can be seen on a clear day.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:04:27
7 mph 01:28:06
9 mph 01:08:40
12 mph 00:51:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alpe di Serdena from Bironico 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 di Serdena from Bironico 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 di Serdena from Bironico is 10.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Alpe di Serdena from Bironico is 6.3%.

Alpe di Serdena from Bironico has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Alpe di Serdena from Bironico is at 4774 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:04:27 to climb Alpe di Serdena from Bironico. At 7 mph the time is 01:28:06, and at 9 mph 01:08:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:35 is an achievable time.

Alpe di Serdena from Bironico is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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