Forcella di Olino from Ballabio

Difficulty points	364
Length	6.7 mi
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest segment	10.3%
Total ascent	1880 ft

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Fedebici

6 h 4.0

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Very nice but.... For the badly maintained asphalt you can't give it a 5. I thought you could enjoy the hairpin bends more instead they don't appear as sharp as for example on the col de braus... They are partly hidden by vegetation. Especially the view of mountains and Lake are the most beautiful thing

AlessandraRenda

3 w 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Quite long climb but not too challenging, only the scenery deserves!

filippoperu

1 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Always rideable climb and never hard, traffic exists only until Ballabio. Rough asphalt but no holes, some short tunnels. There are no water sources, and the road is constantly in the sun. Good to chain after or before the climb to Resinelli

Marino

1 y 5.0

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Beautiful climb in the middle of nowhere. You have to struggle through traffic going up from Lecco to Ballabio, but then you are practically on your own. The climb does not have excessive gradients. PS: do not stop at the cantoniera house indicated by some sites as the arrival point. Continue to the restaurant for a good meal. If you have a mountain bike or gravel bike, you can continue, otherwise you have to turn back.

BellagioClimbers

2 y 5.0

Five Star Climb - the gradients are steady and not too steep, the views and vistas are amazing, the warm sun is on the route much of the time, and the road surface is mixed with much of it grainy asphalt in a B- condition. The Trattoria Cacciatori serves an amazing lunch!

Emanueleproserpio

2 y 4.0

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A stupendous climb at the start of the Valsassina, actually you start from Lecco with the demanding Lecco-Ballabio, then you turn right and enter into an enchantment... no traffic, bearable and regular gradients, lots of hairpin bends and top scenery! After the summit, you can continue on to Morterone, the least inhabited municipality in Italy. If you are in the area, it is not to be missed!

Lukas73

3 y 3.0

Had the chance to climb the Morterone while being around the area.
I started the climb from Lecco up to Ballabio from where the Morterone/Forcella di Olino climb officialy starts.
It has been a beautiful surprise for me! I really loved the environment and the view is really nice.
The climb is not hard and the gradient doesn't change that much.
Asphalt was in fair conditions but what I really loved was I probably met not more than 10 cars and few motorbikes: it was great to enjoy the silence of nature.
I warmly suggest it if you are around. You will not be disappointed.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:21:20
7 mph	00:57:35
9 mph	00:44:52
12 mph	00:33:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forcella di Olino can be cycled from 2 sides. Forcella di Olino from Ballabio is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Forcella di Olina from Morterone.

You don't need special gearing for Forcella di Olino from Ballabio. 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.

Forcella di Olino from Ballabio 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!

Forcella di Olino from Ballabio is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Forcella di Olino from Ballabio is 5.3%.

Forcella di Olino from Ballabio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Forcella di Olino from Ballabio is at 3829 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:21:20 to climb Forcella di Olino from Ballabio. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:35, and at 9 mph 00:44:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:42 is an achievable time.

Forcella di Olino from Ballabio is located in the region Lecco in Italy.

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Forcella di Olino from Ballabio

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