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Monte Orsa from Viggiù

5 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos

In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

Monte Orsa from Viggiù

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Difficulty points	505
Length	3.2 mi
Average gradient	9.6%
Steepest segment	15.4%
Total ascent	1614 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

Bad road

#18 toughest climb of Varese

#21 most elevation gain of Varese

#29 longest climb of Varese

#29 average steepest climb of Varese

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Monte Orsa from Viggiù is a climb in the region Varese. It is 3.2 mi long and bridges 1614 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 505. The top of the ascent is located at 3205 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: Via Sant'Elia

4.0 by maxrol20

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Little known, but one of the most challenging climbs in the Varese region. Don't be fooled by the short dirt track that you encounter after a while: the asphalt begins again almost immediately. Great view of Ceresio and Padania... read more

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2 Mo 3.0

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The view is spectacular especially at the top. Low grade for the messy bottom. Zero maintenance. Zero traffic and fair inclines, too bad you always risk for concrete. Better with gravel

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A climb of about 5 km, it starts out fairly gentle and then the last 3 km are challenging. Once at the top, arriving at the Raiway antenna, you have to walk between the stones to enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Lugano

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1 y 4.0

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The home climb, tough, no excessive climbs, except for the finale, but it never lets up.

2 y 5.0

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Beautiful, challenging climb, made in May 2024 by road bike
You can ride it all the way to the antenna. A medium gradient that never lets up, In some sections, not very long, the road is unpaved with stones (the ones you have to avoid) at the end of the climb you can see a glimpse of Lake Lugano and if you want to "hurt yourself" with 100 metres of those impossible climbs (in cement) you can reach the RAI antenna that towers above the mountain

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2 y 4.0

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Little known, but one of the most challenging climbs in the Varese region. Don't be fooled by the short dirt track that you encounter after a while: the asphalt begins again almost immediately. Great view of Ceresio and Padania

Climbing times

5 mph	00:38:18
7 mph	00:27:07
9 mph	00:21:08
12 mph	00:15:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Orsa from Viggiù 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!

Monte Orsa from Viggiù 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!

Monte Orsa from Viggiù is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Monte Orsa from Viggiù is 9.6%.

Monte Orsa from Viggiù has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Monte Orsa from Viggiù is at 3205 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:18 to climb Monte Orsa from Viggiù. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:07, and at 9 mph 00:21:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:52 is an achievable time.

Monte Orsa from Viggiù is located in the region Varese in Italy.

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