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Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale

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Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale
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Elevation profile Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale

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Difficulty points 101
Length 2.7 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 607 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#78 toughest climb of Varese
#51 most elevation gain of Varese
#38 longest climb of Varese
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Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is a climb in the region Varese. It is 2.7 mi long and bridges 607 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 101. The top of the ascent is located at 1568 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Garibaldi Menotti, Via Arbizzo & Strada del Campaccio

3.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Want to climb from Lavena-Ponte Tresa into the Marchirolo Valley while avoiding the busy Ponte Tresa-Varese state highway? Unless you opt for the very tough climb up Viconago, the bike/pedestrian path from Lavena is for you. Built on the route of the old ferrotranvia that connected Varese to Ponte Tresa going up the Valganna and then the Val Marchirolo, it is the classic virtuous example of recovering a disused infrastructure with lots of tunnels and bridges to make it regain value and let those... read more

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

Want to climb from Lavena-Ponte Tresa into the Marchirolo Valley while avoiding the busy Ponte Tresa-Varese state highway? Unless you opt for the very tough climb up Viconago, the bike/pedestrian path from Lavena is for you. Built on the route of the old ferrotranvia that connected Varese to Ponte Tresa going up the Valganna and then the Val Marchirolo, it is the classic virtuous example of recovering a disused infrastructure with lots of tunnels and bridges to make it regain value and let those who use it savor landscapes that otherwise would never be seen, at least by those who, like me, only practice road cycling. The rfirst section is the most characteristic: I premise that you really have to go looking for the'beginning of the bike/pedestrian path, but then it pays off with a path through the woods and through tunnels that makes it resemble the recovery initiatives operated in Liguria. The gradients are never important as since this is a railroad track, inclinations greater than 70/80 per thousand could not be overcome. Once you get to the junction with the state highway, the route becomes a bit more complex and promiscuous as it skirts the built-up area of Marchirolo and with the building development of the old railroad track, traces of it have gradually been lost. It's a climb that I recommend as a diversion and as a unicum in the whole province of Varese.

Volete salire da Lavena-Ponte Tresa in Val Marchirolo evitando la trafficatissima statale Ponte Tresa-Varese? A meno che non optiate per la durissima ascesa su Viconago, la ciclopedonale che parte da Lavena fa al caso vostro. Costruita sul tracciato della vecchia ferrotranvia che collegava Varese a Ponte Tresa risalendo la Valganna e poi la Val Marchirolo, è il classico esempio virtuoso di recupero di una infrastruttura in disuso con tanto di gallerie e ponticelli per farle riacquistare valore e far assaporare a chi la utilizza paesaggi che altrimenti non verrebbero mai visti, almeno da coloro che come me praticano solo ciclismo su strada. Il rpimo tratto è quello più caratteristico: premetto che bisgona proprio andare a cercare l'inizio della ciclopedonale ma poi ripaga con un percorso nei boschi e in galleria che la fa assomigliare alle iniziative di recupero operate in Liguria. Le pendenze non sono mai importanti in quanto trattandosi di un tracciato ferroviario, non potevano essere superate inclinazioni superiori al 70/80 per mille. Una olta arrivati ad incrociare la statale il percorso diventa un po' più complesso e promiscuo in quanto si lambisce l'abitato di Marchirolo e con lo sviluppo edilizio del vecchio tracciato della ferrotranvia si sono perse man mano le tracce. E' una salita che consiglio come diversivo e come unicum in tutta la provincia di Varese.

Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale
Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale
Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:33:00
7 mph 00:23:21
9 mph 00:18:12
12 mph 00:13:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marchirolo can be cycled from 2 sides. Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Marchirolo from Ponte Tresa.

You don't need special gearing for Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale. 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.

Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is 2.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is 4.2%.

Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is at 1568 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:33:00 to climb Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale. At 7 mph the time is 00:23:21, and at 9 mph 00:18:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:40 is an achievable time.

Marchirolo from Lavena via Pista Ciclopedonale is located in the region Varese in Italy.

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