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Colle di Sampeyre

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 1226
Length 9.8 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 15.6%
Total ascent 4347 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
6 hairpin turns
#21 toughest climb of Piedmont
#20 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#58 longest climb of Piedmont
#47 average steepest climb of Cuneo
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Colle di Sampeyre is a climb in the region Cuneo. It is 9.8 mi long and bridges 4347 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1226. The top of the ascent is located at 7480 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road name: Borgata Flandrini

5.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
I tackled this climb after the ups and downs at Colle dell'Agnello and suffered it so much. The length and average gradient do not give you a chance if you face it already fatigued. Unfortunately, unlike what we could see during the ascent to Colle dell'Agnello, the weather was not perfect, with some cloudiness that prevented us from enjoying the view of Sampeyre and in the background the Alps and Monviso, and despite the less than perfect weather conditions, I also suffered from the h... read more

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3 Mo 5.0 02:36:04 (3.8 mph)
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I tackled this climb after the ups and downs at Colle dell'Agnello and suffered it so much. The length and average gradient do not give you a chance if you face it already fatigued. Unfortunately, unlike what we could see during the ascent to Colle dell'Agnello, the weather was not perfect, with some cloudiness that prevented us from enjoying the view of Sampeyre and in the background the Alps and Monviso, and despite the less than perfect weather conditions, I also suffered from the heat (I tackled it in mid-July in the middle hours - 12:30-16:00) and the heat (apart from the section over 2000 m asl) was felt, although up to almost 2000 m one remains quite protected by the sun's exposure. A couple of critical issues: one is the condition of the road surface (especially if it also has to be tackled downhill) and the other is the almost total absence of drinking fountains along the route; I found one after 10 km of ascent near a small bridge on the left as we climbed represented by a mere plastic tube, which saved me and allowed me to rehydrate with fresh water. The scenery at the top is not as grand as l'Lamb and the traffic is fairly light if not nonexistent. Absolutely not to be underestimated ascent if you tackle it in combo with the Agnello or other passes in the area.

Ho affrontato questa salita dopo il saliscendi al Colle dell'Agnello e l'ho patita tantissimo. La lunghezza e la pendenza media non danno scampo se la si affronta già affaticati. Purtroppo, a differenza di quanto potuto vedere durante l'ascesa al Colle dell'Agnello, il tempo non è stato perfetto, con una certa nuvolosità che ha impedito di godere della vista su Sampeyre e sullo sfondo le Alpi e il Monviso e nonostante le non perfette condizioni atmosferiche, ho patito anche il caldo (l'ho affrontata a metà luglio nelle ore centrali - 12:30-16:00) e il caldo (a parte il tratto over 2000 m slm) si è fatto sentire, sebbene fino a quasi 2000 m si resta abbastanza protetti dall'esposizione solare. Un paio di criticità: una è rappresentata dalle condizioni del manto stradale (soprattutto se va affrontata anche in discesa) e l'altra dalla quasi totale assenza di fontanelle lungo il percorso; ne ho trovata una dopo 10 km di ascesa in prossimità di un ponticello sulla sx salendo rappresentata da un mero tubo di plastica, che mi ha salvato e permesso di reidratarmi con acqua fresca. Il panorama in cima non è grandioso come l'Agnello e il traffico è abbastanza contenuto se non inesistente. Ascesa assolutamente da non sottavalutare se la si affronta in combo con l'Agnello o altri passi della zona.

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10 Mo 5.0 02:13:00 (4.4 mph)
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We did this climb after col d'agnelle. Nice to climb. Bad to descend due to poor quality road. But at the top you really do have 360-degree views. Worth doing though.

We deden deze klim na col d’agnelle. Mooi om te klimmen. Slecht om af te dalen door slechte kwaliteit weg. Maar boven heb je echt wel 360 graden zicht. Wel de moeite om te doen.

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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Climb straight out of Sampeyre, through the shady forest then then Alpine meadows. In places the coarse chip potholed/cracked surface demands attention, especially when descending.

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joramino
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2 y 5.0 01:14:00 (7.9 mph)
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Beautiful climb in Piedmont, following fairly soon after the Agnel Pass. During the first part, the forest gives enough shelter from the scorching sun. The second part has some more open sections. Despite the varying steep percentages and the high average, it was easy to find a suitable pace and thus the climb felt like a runner to me.

Contrary to other reports, I found the tarmac generally top-notch. Much of the road has brand new asphalt, so presumably this has been worked on in the past year. Of course during the descent you still have to be careful, as the good stretches are also regularly interspersed with some holes and cracks.

Prachtige beklimming in Piemonte, die redelijk snel na de Agnelpas volgt. Gedurende het eerste deel geeft het bos voldoende beschutting tegen de brandende zon. Het tweede deel kent wat meer open stukken. Ondanks de wisselende steile percentages en het hoge gemiddelde was het makkelijk een passend tempo te vinden en voelt de klim voor mij daarmee als een loper.

In tegenstelling tot andere berichten vond ik het asfalt over het algemeen top. Een groot deel van de weg kent gloednieuw asfalt, dus vermoedelijk is hier het afgelopen jaar aan gewerkt. Uiteraard tijdens de afdaling alsnog oppassen, omdat de goede stukken ook geregeld worden afgewisseld met wat gaten en scheuren.

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3 y 5.0 01:32:33 (6.3 mph)
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You imagine yourself alone in the world at this col. Heavy, but very beautiful climb through a deserted landscape. Unfortunately, little visibility at the top due to dense fog.

Je waant je alleen op de wereld bij deze col. Zware, maar erg mooie beklimming door een verlaten landschap. Helaas weinig zicht op de top door dichte mist.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:58:12
7 mph 01:23:41
9 mph 01:05:13
12 mph 00:49:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle di Sampeyre can be cycled from 3 sides. Colle di Sampeyre from Sampeyre is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle di Sampeyre from Stroppo & Colle di Sampeyre via Elva.

Colle di Sampeyre 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 di Sampeyre 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.

Colle di Sampeyre is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle di Sampeyre is 8.4%.

Colle di Sampeyre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Colle di Sampeyre is at 7480 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:12 to climb Colle di Sampeyre. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:41, and at 9 mph 01:05:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:00 is an achievable time.

Colle di Sampeyre is located in the region Cuneo in Italy.

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