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Garfrescha

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Difficulty points 779
Length 3.2 mi
Average gradient 11.9%
Steepest segment 21.2%
Total ascent 2018 ft

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Hidden gem
10 hairpin turns
#11 toughest climb of Vorarlberg
#29 most elevation gain of Vorarlberg
#49 longest climb of Vorarlberg
#54 average steepest climb of Austria
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Garfrescha is a climb in the region Vorarlberg. It is 3.2 mi long and bridges 2018 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 779. The top of the ascent is located at 4898 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Garfrescha

5.0 by Keet
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
In winter the hamlet of Garfescha (a hotel, an apres ski bar and about 25 holiday homes) can only be reached by the old 2-seater lift. In summer there is a perfectly asphalted narrow road, but this is probably not well indicated in the valley and almost impossible to find, otherwise there would be more experiences noted. The climb: a torture! Nowhere can you pick up your rhythm, it is steep all the time and changing gears is not really possible anywhere. But hey, it's only 5 km... A nic... read more

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Reviews (2)

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StevenM50
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Tight to the top; quiet track; must have done indeed.

Strak naar boven; rustige baan; moet je inderdaad gedaan hebben.

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

In winter the hamlet of Garfescha (a hotel, an apres ski bar and about 25 holiday homes) can only be reached by the old 2-seater lift. In summer there is a perfectly asphalted narrow road, but this is probably not well indicated in the valley and almost impossible to find, otherwise there would be more experiences noted.

The climb: a torture! Nowhere can you pick up your rhythm, it is steep all the time and changing gears is not really possible anywhere. But hey, it's only 5 km...
A nice challenge for the all-rounder.

A large part of the climb is in winter a simple valley descent / toboggan path, which is different with the bike up. You go under the lift about 5 times and it remains steep everywhere.

The route is beautiful. Enjoy the quiet, the surroundings and finally the fantastic view. Back down is plenty of braking (some parts are a bit worse but I think they are working on it because of the road markings), top times in the descent you can only achieve somewhere on a wide track. All in all, a real must for a break.

In de winter is het gehuchtje Garfescha (een hotel, een apres ski bar en ca. 25 vakantiehuizen) alleen met de oude 2-zits lift te bereiken. In de zomer ligt er een perfect geasfalteerde smalle weg maar deze is in het dal ws. niet goed aangegeven en bijna niet te vinden anders zouden er wel meer ervaringen genoteerd zijn.

De klim: een martelgang! Nergens kun je ritme pakken, het blijft maar stijl en opschakelen is eigenlijk nergens mogelijk. Maar ach het is maar 5km…
Voor de alleskunner een mooie uitdaging.

Een groot gedeelte van de klim is in de winter een eenvoudige dalafdaling/rodelpad,, dat is met de fiets omhoog wel anders. Je gaat een keer of 5 onder de lift door en het blijft overal stijl.

De route is mooi. Geniet van de rust, omgeving en uiteindelijk van het fantastische uitzicht. Terug naar beneden is het volop remmen (enkele stukken zijn wat slechter maar wordt volgens mij aan gewerkt gezien de wegmarkering), toptijden in de afdaling haal je maar ergens op een brede baan. Al met al een echte aanrader om even af te zien.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:38:42
7 mph 00:27:24
9 mph 00:21:21
12 mph 00:16:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Garfrescha 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!

Garfrescha 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.

Garfrescha is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Garfrescha is 11.9%.

Garfrescha has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.2%.

The summit of Garfrescha is at 4898 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:42 to climb Garfrescha. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:24, and at 9 mph 00:21:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:02 is an achievable time.

Garfrescha is located in the region Vorarlberg in Austria.

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