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Bosco-Gurin from Cevio

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 10 photos
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
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Difficulty points 994
Length 10.3 mi
Average gradient 6.9%
Steepest segment 14.4%
Total ascent 3727 ft

Short recap

16 hairpin turns
#13 toughest climb of Tessin
#8 most elevation gain of Tessin
#13 longest climb of Tessin
#80 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Bosco-Gurin from Cevio is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 10.3 mi long and bridges 3727 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 994. The top of the ascent is located at 5013 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 10 photos.

Road names: Via Pretorio & Via Cantonale

4.0 by matteob81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Spectacular ascent in which you encounter different landscapes and some picturesque villages. You initially ride hairpin bends in the forest until Linescio, then the road flattens out slightly as you enter the valley, but it starts climbing again until Cerentino. The last few kilometers are very challenging. The finish is in the ancient and beautiful Valser village of Bosco/Gurin. It was a stage finish of the Tour de Suisse 1997,... read more

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Reviews (4)

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matteob81
1 y 4.0

Spectacular ascent in which you encounter different landscapes and some picturesque villages. You initially ride hairpin bends in the forest until Linescio, then the road flattens out slightly as you enter the valley, but it starts climbing again until Cerentino. The last few kilometers are very challenging. The finish is in the ancient and beautiful Valser village of Bosco/Gurin. It was a stage finish of the Tour de Suisse 1997,

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GilMtb-Road
1 y 2.0 03:00:00 (3.4 mph)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Maybe it was because it was my first serious tour but I found it the most difficult climb I have ever done, the destination is disappointing because you don't get a view of the landscape and the scenery didn't excite me that much, it is more worth it for a personal challenge than anything else.

Forse perché era il mio primo giro serio ma l ho trovata la salita più difficile che abbia mai fatto, la destinazione è deludente perché non si ha una vista del panorama e il paesaggio non mi ha entusiasmato tanto, vale più la pena per una sfida personale che per altro.

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
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Maxamorf
1 y 4.0 01:44:00 (5.9 mph)
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I am putting 4 stars to average out the 2 from the previous review because in my opinion it is 3 stars. The asphalt, although in good condition, is the worst I have ever seen in Switzerland, the road is only scenic in the initial section but the nature is always priceless. I started out from Locarno to do a nice warm-up before beginning the climb to Cevio: the first part on the hairpin bends with regular gradients is easy to pedal, after which the semi-flat section is a continuous alternation of flat stretches and small tears that make it impossible to maintain a regular pace. Even when the road begins to climb again, unfortunately, the gradient is never regular except in the hardest section (the last 2-3 km are almost always around 12-13%). Climbing up on a Saturday in late September, I encountered virtually no traffic and several fountains along the way, even outside the towns.

Metto 4 stelle per fare media con le 2 della recensione precedente perchè secondo me è da 3 stelle. L'asfalto, seppur in buone condizioni, è il peggiore che abbia mai visto in Svizzera, la strada è panoramica solamente nel tratto iniziale ma la natura è sempre impagabile. Io sono partito da Locarno per fare un bel riscaldamento prima di cominciare la salita a Cevio: prima parte sui tornanti con pendenze regolari è facilmente pedalabile dopo di che il pezzo semi piano è un continuo intervallarsi di tratti piani e strappetti che non permettono di mantenere un'andatura regolare. Anche quando la strada ricomincia a salire purtroppo la pendenza non è mai regolare se non nel tratto più duro (ultimi 2-3 km a mio parere sono quasi sempre attorno al 12-13%). Salito un sabato di fine settembre ho incontrato traffico pressoché nullo e svariate fontane lungo il percorso, anche fuori dai centri abitati.

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
Bosco-Gurin from Cevio
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Filippobb
1 y 2.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Rather uneven climb: it begins with a series of hairpin bends with a fair gradient then, at a small village it flattens out and climbs more gently. The real climb resumes 4 km later with gradients of around 8% , past the village of Cerentino the hardest part begins (the gradients are even greater than those in the graph, around 11/12 % for a few km), try to arrive with something still in your legs. The climb winds its way along a mainly forested mountain valley, the arrival village is very beautiful and picturesque with its old Walser houses. Fun descent

Salita piuttosto irregolare: inizia con una serie di tornanti con un discreta pendenza poi, in corrispondenza di un piccolo paese spiana e sale più dolcemente. La salita vera riprende 4 km dopo con pendenze attorno all' 8% , superato il paese di Cerentino inizia la parte più dura (le pendenze sono anche maggiori di quelle del grafico, attorno al 11/12 % per pochi km), cercate di arrivare con qualcosa ancora nelle gambe. La salita si snoda lungo una valle di montagna prevalentemente boschiva, il paese di arrivo è molto bello e suggestivo con le antiche case Walser. Discesa divertente
Ho sbagliato a mettere le stelle e non posso correggere, sarebbero 4/5

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:03:45
7 mph 01:27:37
9 mph 01:08:17
12 mph 00:51:18

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio 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!

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio 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.

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio is 10.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Bosco-Gurin from Cevio is 6.9%.

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Bosco-Gurin from Cevio is at 5013 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:03:45 to climb Bosco-Gurin from Cevio. At 7 mph the time is 01:27:37, and at 9 mph 01:08:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:18 is an achievable time.

Bosco-Gurin from Cevio is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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