Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico

Statistics

Difficulty points	613
Length	13.2 mi
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest segment	9.1%
Total ascent	3346 ft

Difficulty points

613

Length

13.2 mi

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest segment

9.1%

Total ascent

3346 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#41 toughest climb of Liguria

#10 most elevation gain of Liguria

#8 longest climb of Liguria

#54 average steepest climb of Imperia

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AndreaR8

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Very nice smooth climb, except for the last 2.5 km where the road is always 10％

Climbing times

5 mph	02:39:49
7 mph	01:53:08
9 mph	01:28:10
12 mph	01:06:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle d'Oggia can be cycled from 4 sides. Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle d'Oggia from Montalto Ligure, Colle d'Oggia from Prelà & Colle d'Oggia from Borgomaro.

You don't need special gearing for Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico. 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 d'Oggia from Vessalico 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 d'Oggia from Vessalico is 13.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico is 4.8%.

Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico is at 3809 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:39:49 to climb Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico. At 7 mph the time is 01:53:08, and at 9 mph 01:28:10. For the fastest cyclists, 01:06:14 is an achievable time.

Colle d'Oggia from Vessalico is located in the region Imperia in Italy.

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