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Castagnola from Soliva

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Elevation profile Castagnola from Soliva

Statistics

Difficulty points 160
Length 1.6 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 13%
Total ascent 538 ft

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#26 toughest climb of Vercelli
#29 most elevation gain of Vercelli
#27 longest climb of Vercelli
#24 average steepest climb of Vercelli
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Castagnola from Soliva is a climb in the region Vercelli. It is 1.6 mi long and bridges 538 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 160. The top of the ascent is located at 2497 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

3.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The village of Soliva consists of a sparse group of houses set on a slope in the heart of Mount Fenera Park. By bdc it can only be reached from Castagnola and as with Campiano from Bertagnina, the ascent is tackled only after riding it downhill. In itself it is a climb that has challenging gradients at 10-11％ only in the first km. Then it becomes much more rideable until the switchback to Castagnola. At Soliva you can tackle a nice cemented bottom wall to the upper part of the village and chur... read more

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The village of Soliva consists of a sparse group of houses set on a slope in the heart of Mount Fenera Park. By bdc it can only be reached from Castagnola and as with Campiano from Bertagnina, the ascent is tackled only after riding it downhill. In itself it is a climb that has challenging gradients at 10-11％ only in the first km. Then it becomes much more rideable until the switchback to Castagnola. At Soliva you can tackle a nice cemented bottom wall to the upper part of the village and church. Zero traffic and decent shading although it still tends to be exposed to sunlight on summer afternoons.

La località di Soliva consiste in uno sparuto gruppetto di case poste su un pendio nel cuore del Parco del Monte Fenera. Con la bdc è raggiungibile solo da Castagnola e come per Campiano da Bertagnina, la salita la si affronta solo dopo averla percorsa in discesa. Di per sè è una ascesa che presenta pendenze impegnative al 10-11％ solo nel primo km. Poi diventa molto più pedalabile fino allo scollinamento verso Castagnola. A Soliva è possibile affrontare un bel muro in fondo cementato verso la parte alta del villaggio e della chiesa. Traffico nullo e ombreggiatura discreta anche se nei pomeriggi estivi tende ad essere comunque esposta ai raggi solari.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:19:47
7 mph 00:14:00
9 mph 00:10:55
12 mph 00:08:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Castagnola can be cycled from 2 sides. Castagnola from Valduggia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Castagnola from Soliva.

Castagnola from Soliva 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!

Castagnola from Soliva is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Castagnola from Soliva is not a problem.

Castagnola from Soliva is 1.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Castagnola from Soliva is 6.2%.

Castagnola from Soliva has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Castagnola from Soliva is at 2497 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:19:47 to climb Castagnola from Soliva. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:00, and at 9 mph 00:10:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:12 is an achievable time.

Castagnola from Soliva is located in the region Vercelli in Italy.

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