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Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo

3.8
4 reviews | Elevation profile | 16 photos
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Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
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Elevation profile Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo

Statistics

Difficulty points 832
Length 10.4 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 3402 ft

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Beautiful scenery
19 hairpin turns
#12 toughest climb of Bergamo
#96 most elevation gain of Lombardy
#54 longest climb of Lombardy
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Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 10.4 mi long and bridges 3402 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 832. The top of the ascent is located at 3990 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 16 photos.

Road names: SP79, Viale dei Fiori, Via della Neve & Piazzale Virgo Fidelis

4.0 by Giordano
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Quite challenging climb in some sections , , however pleasant and with little traffic. As soon as you reach the top it is worth doing one more stretch going up right to the Bar Restaurant al Colle for well-deserved break .... read more

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Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo
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Reviews (4)

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Giordano
1 Mo 4.0
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Quite challenging climb in some sections , , however pleasant and with little traffic. As soon as you reach the top it is worth doing one more stretch going up right to the Bar Restaurant al Colle for well-deserved break .

Salita abbastanza impegnativa in certi tratti , , comunque piacevole e poco trafficata. Appena si arriva in cima vale la pena fare ancora un tratto salendo a destra fino al Bar ristorante al Colle per meritata pausa .

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fpic12
1 y 4.0
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beautiful climb, this is the "easy" side to climb the colli san fermo. in general very rideable with a tougher section between 8 10% in the middle and 2 km almost at the end where there are stretches in double figures. good asphalt and almost non-existent traffic especially after adrara. the part from the colli al ballerino is hard almost always in double figures with ruined asphalt but reaching the top is worth it because the 360 degree view over the orobie is spectacular

bella salita, questo è il lato "facile" per salire ai colli san fermo. in generale molto pedalabile con un pezzo più duro fra 8 10% a metà e 2 km quasi alla fine dove ci sono tratti in doppia cifra. asfalto buono e traffico quasi inesistente soprattutto dopo adrara. la parte dai colli al ballerino è dura quasi sempre in doppia cifra con asfalto rovinato ma arrivare in cima merita perchè la vista a 360 gradi sulle orobie è spettacolare

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MauroBresciani
1 y 3.0
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Good climb, never too hard. Little traffic although there are a fair number of motorcyclists. It is possible to take a diversion via the hamlet of Costa, but this is not recommended as it is very hard with even cemented sections over 20%. Nice view at the pass with a drinking fountain. Very steep descent towards Grone

Bella salita, mai troppo dura. Poco traffico anche se ci sono un discreto numero di motociclisti. È possibile fare una deviazione che transita dalla frazione Costa ma sconsigliata poiché durissima con tratti anche cementati oltre 20%. Bel panorama al valico con fontanella. Molto ripida la discesa verso Grone

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RiWiRo
2 y 4.0
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Beautiful, yet really unexpectedly long climb from Villongo. Last kilometre at least 10% average, but for t views definitely do it!
Descent partly much steeper (small part max. 18%!) and a real challenge!

Mooie, toch echt wel onverwacht lange klim vanuit Villongo. Laatste kilometer zeker 10% gemiddeld, maar voor t uitzicht zeker doen!
Afdaling gedeeltelijk veel steiler (klein deel max. 18%!) en n echte uitdaging!

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:05:55
7 mph 01:29:08
9 mph 01:09:28
12 mph 00:52:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo can be cycled from 2 sides. Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Vigano San Martino is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo.

Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo 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!

Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo 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 Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo is 10.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo is 6.2%.

Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo is at 3990 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:05:55 to climb Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo. At 7 mph the time is 01:29:08, and at 9 mph 01:09:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:11 is an achievable time.

Colle Ballerino / Colli di San Fermo from Villongo is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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