Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno

Statistics

Difficulty points	216
Length	5.6 mi
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest segment	7.6%
Total ascent	1375 ft

Difficulty points

216

Length

5.6 mi

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest segment

7.6%

Total ascent

1375 ft

Short recap

8 hairpin turns

#98 toughest climb of Umbria

#67 most elevation gain of Umbria

#59 longest climb of Umbria

#94 average steepest climb of Perugia

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Nice climb from Piedipaterno. Not super demanding but constant altitude difference. Top scenery, almost non-existent traffic.

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Nicer side of the mountain, more open views, nice mountain villages on tops of mountains, possibility to combine with climb 1st cat to Gavelli

Climbing times

5 mph	01:07:20
7 mph	00:47:40
9 mph	00:37:09
12 mph	00:27:54

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forca del Serro can be cycled from 2 sides. Forca del Serro from Spoleto is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno.

You don't need special gearing for Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno. 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.

Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is not a problem.

Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is 4.7%.

Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is at 2398 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:20 to climb Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:40, and at 9 mph 00:37:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:54 is an achievable time.

Forca del Serro from Piedipaterno is located in the region Perugia in Italy.

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