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Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
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Difficulty points 682
Length 12.4 mi
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest segment 9.1%
Total ascent 3550 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
21 hairpin turns
Gravel
#22 toughest climb of Cuneo
#47 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#32 longest climb of Piedmont
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Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte is a climb in the region Cuneo. It is 12.4 mi long and bridges 3550 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 682. The top of the ascent is located at 6142 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: S20

5.0 by Kevin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
If you like hairpin bends, this climb is a must. On a very moderate road surface, you cycle the last kilometres from bend to bend, while enjoying the beautiful surroundings along the way. At the top, you will find Chalet Le Marmotte, a beautiful location for a pit stop. Don't forget to ride a little further to the top, where you will also find the Italy/France border crossing.... read more

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Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
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Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
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Beautiful climb, also known as the start of the magnificent 'via del sale' route that you can do on MTB. Just before the summit, there is also a cosy rifugio where you can take a break after the climb and to the left of the summit, the old Fort is also well worth a visit!

Mooie klim, ook bekend als start van de schitterende 'via del sale' route die je op de MTB kan doen. Net voor de top is er ook een gezellige rifugio waar je even kan bijkomen na de klim en links van de top is ook het oude Fort zeker een bezoekje waard!

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
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cordijkstra187
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2 y 3.0 01:16:00 (9.8 mph)
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Climbed in October 2023, climbed here from Peveragno, about 45 km, actually all very slight uphill to nice solid climbing. Road has been completely resurfaced, so my wheelset with 44 mm gravel tyres was not needed 🤪. Beautiful climb, all the way to the border!

Beklommen in oktober 2023, ben vanuit Peveragno hierheen geklommen, zo’n 45 km, eigenlijk allemaal heel licht oplopend tot lekker stevig klimmen. Weg is helemaal opnieuw geasfalteerd, dus mijn wielset met 44 mm gravelbanden was niet nodig 🤪. Prachtige klim, helemaal tot aan de grens!

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte
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Kevin
Kevin premium
3 y 5.0 01:06:36 (11.2 mph)
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If you like hairpin bends, this climb is a must. On a very moderate road surface, you cycle the last kilometres from bend to bend, while enjoying the beautiful surroundings along the way. At the top, you will find Chalet Le Marmotte, a beautiful location for a pit stop. Don't forget to ride a little further to the top, where you will also find the Italy/France border crossing.

Als je liefhebber bent van haarspeldbochten is deze beklimming een must. Op een zeer matig wegdek fiets je de laatste kilometers van bocht naar bocht, terwijl je onderweg geniet van de prachtige omgeving. Boven vind je Chalet Le Marmotte, een prachtige locatie voor een pitstop. Vergeet niet nog iets verder te rijden naar de top, waar je bovendien de grensovergang Italië/Frankrijk vindt.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:29:26
7 mph 01:45:47
9 mph 01:22:26
12 mph 01:01:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Tende from Tende via Slaussi is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Tende from Tende & Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte.

You don't need special gearing for Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte 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.

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte is 12.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte is 5.4%.

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte is at 6142 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:29:26 to climb Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte. At 7 mph the time is 01:45:47, and at 9 mph 01:22:26. For the fastest cyclists, 01:01:56 is an achievable time.

Colle di Tenda / Col de Tende from Limone Piemonte is located in the region Cuneo in Italy.

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