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Monte Tovo from Isolella

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Monte Tovo from Isolella
Monte Tovo from Isolella
Monte Tovo from Isolella
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Elevation profile Monte Tovo from Isolella

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Difficulty points 867
Length 6.2 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 20.8%
Total ascent 2740 ft

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Hidden gem
17 hairpin turns
#56 toughest climb of Piedmont
#86 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#8 longest climb of Vercelli
#12 average steepest climb of Vercelli
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Monte Tovo from Isolella is a climb in the region Vercelli. It is 6.2 mi long and bridges 2740 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 867. The top of the ascent is located at 3914 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: Strada al Fei

5.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The ascent to Monte Tovo (at the end of the asphalt road at the dirt square and small votive shrine with nice views of lower Valsesia) offers 2 slopes: this is the longer and more discontinuous one, which offers compared to the one up from Doccio, nice walls with gradients approaching 20％ and long sections settling between 12 and 13％ and occasionally 15-16-17％. The difference from the North Slope is that the one that climbs from Isolella offers 4 km that are all in all easy with slopes th... read more

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The ascent to Monte Tovo (at the end of the asphalt road at the dirt square and small votive shrine with nice views of lower Valsesia) offers 2 slopes: this is the longer and more discontinuous one, which offers compared to the one up from Doccio, nice walls with gradients approaching 20％ and long sections settling between 12 and 13％ and occasionally 15-16-17％. The difference from the North Slope is that the one that climbs from Isolella offers 4 km that are all in all easy with slopes that settle between 5 and 7％ The remaining 6, after the village of Costa di Foresto, become particularly hostile because of the very narrow roadway and a mendia slope close to 11％. Unfortunately, the south side is also exposed to the sun for long stretches, so tackling it in high temperatures becomes exceedingly tough. The section between the right-hand and left-hand hairpin bends before the drinking fountain located just before the Rifugio Gillodi (now dry - it no longer dispenses water) at 1050 m asl is the most difficult: 250m with gradients that settle at 16-17％ that are right at the end of the hard section in the middle. In the vicinity of the Refuge the slope allows you to take a breather for a moment and then face again a wall at the top of which is the junction with the road coming up from Doccio. The last km should not be underestimated: it still prehends slopes over 10％ and with your strength at its lowest the risk of getting planted is high. At the top the view is not bad, but the best is the one in the section of road placed above the Gillodi refuge. For water refueling the only option is at Costa di Foresto, just before the start of the hard section. It's a climb to be tackled only if trained and with bikes with appropriate ratios.

L'ascesa al Monte Tovo (al termine dell'asfalto al piazzale sterrato e alla piccola edicola votiva con bella vista sulla bassa Valsesia) offre 2 versanti: questo è quello più lungo e discontinuo, che offre rispetto a quello che sale da Doccio, dei bei muri con pendenze che sfiorano il 20％ e lunghi tratti che si assestano tra il 12 e il 13％ e occasionalmente 15-16-17％. La differenza rispetto al versante Nord e che quello che sale da Isolella offre 4 km tutto sommato facili con pendenze che si assestano tra il 5 e il 7％. I restanti 6, dopo l'abitato di Costa di Foresto, diventano particolarmente ostici per la sede stradale strettissima e una pendenza mendia prossima all'11％. Purtroppo il versante sud è pure esposto per lunghi tratti al sole e pertanto affrontarla con temperature alte diventa oltremodo dura. Il tratto tra il tornante destrorso e quello sinistrorso prima della fontanella posta poco prima del Rifugio Gillodi (ormai secca - non eroga più acqua) a 1050 m slm è il più ostico: 250m con pendenze che si assestano al 16-17％ che sono proprio al termine del tratto duro della parte centrale. In prossimità del Rifugio la pendenza permette di rifiatare un attimo per poi affrontare nuovamente un muro alla cui sommità è presente l'incrocio con la strada che sale da Doccio. L'ultimo km non va sottovalutato: prensenta ancora pendenze over 10％ e con le forze al lumicino il rischio di piantarsi è alto. Alla sommità la vista non è male, ma la migliore è quella nel tratto di strada posta sopra il rifugio Gillodi. Per il rifornimento d'acqua l'unica possibilità e a Costa di Foresto, poco prima dell'inizio del tratto duro. E' una salita da affrontare solo se allenati e con bici con adeguati rapporti.

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1 y 4.0 00:55:00 (6.7 mph)
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Lovely climb through the forest, divided into two parts, first part a wide, rideable road, second part winding through the forest on a narrow road.
If you are thirsty, the fountain is about 700/800m from the summit

Bella salita nel bosco, divisa in due parti, prima parte strada larga e pedalabile, seconda parte che si impenna tra il bosco su strada stretta.
Se si ha sete la fontana è circa 700/800m dello scollinamento

Monte Tovo from Isolella
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2 y 4.0
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A beautiful variant to climb up to Tovo, which is in no way inferior to the other, with which it joins just before the finish. This one is less continuous but has a couple of decidedly steeper climbs than the other. However, it is just as beautiful.

Bella variante per salire al Tovo, che non ha nulla da invidiare all'altra con cui si congiunge poco prima dell'arrivo. Questa è meno continua ma ha un paio di strappi decisamente più ripidi dell'altra. Comunque altrettanto bella.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:14:38
7 mph 00:52:50
9 mph 00:41:10
12 mph 00:30:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Tovo can be cycled from 2 sides. Monte Tovo from Isolella is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Monte Tovo from Doccio.

Monte Tovo from Isolella 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 Tovo from Isolella 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.

Monte Tovo from Isolella is 6.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Monte Tovo from Isolella is 8.4%.

Monte Tovo from Isolella has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.8%.

The summit of Monte Tovo from Isolella is at 3914 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:14:38 to climb Monte Tovo from Isolella. At 7 mph the time is 00:52:50, and at 9 mph 00:41:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:56 is an achievable time.

Monte Tovo from Isolella is located in the region Vercelli in Italy.

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