Colle Marasca via Cerreto

Colle Marasca can be cycled from 3 sides. Colle Marasca via Lucito is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle Marasca via Uomomorto & Colle Marasca via Cerreto.

Colle Marasca via Cerreto 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 Marasca via Cerreto 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 Marasca via Cerreto is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle Marasca via Cerreto is 9.5%.

Colle Marasca via Cerreto has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19%.

The summit of Colle Marasca via Cerreto is at 3025 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:42 to climb Colle Marasca via Cerreto. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:36, and at 9 mph 00:28:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:25 is an achievable time.

Colle Marasca via Cerreto is located in the region Campobasso in Italy.