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Corticiasca from Capriasca

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Elevation profile Corticiasca from Capriasca

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Difficulty points 425
Length 4.3 mi
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest segment 12.5%
Total ascent 1693 ft

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7 hairpin turns
#76 toughest climb of Tessin
#73 most elevation gain of Tessin
#64 longest climb of Tessin
#68 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Corticiasca from Capriasca is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 4.3 mi long and bridges 1693 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 425. The top of the ascent is located at 3422 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Via Santi Orione e Guanella & Via Cantonale

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Quiet ascent between the hamlets of Val Colla. Little traffic and beautiful views of the Lugano area. Suitable as one of the first spring outings.... read more

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Quiet ascent between the hamlets of Val Colla. Little traffic and beautiful views of the Lugano area. Suitable as one of the first spring outings.

Salita tranquilla fra le frazioni della Val Colla. Poco traffico e bella vista sul Luganese. Adatta a essere una delle prime uscite primaverili.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:52:03
7 mph 00:36:51
9 mph 00:28:43
12 mph 00:21:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corticiasca from Capriasca 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!

Corticiasca from Capriasca 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!

Corticiasca from Capriasca is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Corticiasca from Capriasca is 7.4%.

Corticiasca from Capriasca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Corticiasca from Capriasca is at 3422 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:52:03 to climb Corticiasca from Capriasca. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:51, and at 9 mph 00:28:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:34 is an achievable time.

Corticiasca from Capriasca is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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