Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano

Le Piastre can be cycled from 3 sides. Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Le Piastre from Gello via Castello di Cireglio & Le Piastre from Gello via Statigliana.

Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano 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!

Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano 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!

Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano is 7.4%.

Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano is at 2493 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:34 to climb Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano. At 7 mph the time is 00:45:00, and at 9 mph 00:35:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:21 is an achievable time.

Le Piastre from Ponte a Calcaiola via Campopiano is located in the region Pistoia in Italy.