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Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo

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Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo
Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo
Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo
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Elevation profile Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo

Statistics

Difficulty points 312
Length 5.4 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 15.5%
Total ascent 1470 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns
#86 toughest climb of Sicily
#88 most elevation gain of Sicily
#70 longest climb of Sicily
#28 average steepest climb of Messina
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Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is a climb in the region Messina. It is 5.4 mi long and bridges 1470 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 312. The top of the ascent is located at 1529 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Strada statale Settentrionale Sicula & Via Nazionale Gesso

4.0 by MathisW
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
Very nice climb with good views of the Aeolian Islands. The road is fairly new and the tarmac is very good. But be careful when driving down here. Each of the hairpin bends is paved!... read more

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Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo
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Very nice climb with good views of the Aeolian Islands. The road is fairly new and the tarmac is very good. But be careful when driving down here. Each of the hairpin bends is paved!

Sehr schöner Anstieg mit gutem Blick auf die Liparischen Inseln. Die Straße ist ziemlich neu und der Aspahlt sehr gut. Achtung ist aber angesagt, wenn hier abgefahren wird. Jede der Serpentinen ist gepflastert!

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Beautiful climb, not very hard but still quite long. First part more difficult also because of the hairpin bends on cobblestones that become slippery with wet asphalt. Second part easier except for a short section beyond 10％ (with hairpin bends on cobblestones). When coupled with the climb to Dinnammare it becomes a very tough 18/19 km climb.

Salita bella e non durissima ma comunque abbastanza lunga. La prima parte più difficile anche per i tornanti su pavé che con asfalto umido diventano scivolosi. Seconda parte più semplice tranne per un breve tratto oltre il 10％ (con tornante in pavé). Se accoppiata con la salita verso Dinnammare diventa una salita di circa 18/19 km molto dura.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:05:01
7 mph 00:46:02
9 mph 00:35:52
12 mph 00:26:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colle San Rizzo can be cycled from 3 sides. Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle San Rizzo from Messina & Colle San Rizzo via Via Noviziato-Casazza.

You don't need special gearing for Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo. 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 San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is 5.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is 5.2%.

Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is at 1529 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:01 to climb Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:02, and at 9 mph 00:35:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:57 is an achievable time.

Colle San Rizzo from Contrada Ponte Gallo is located in the region Messina in Italy.

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