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Montichiello from Pienza

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Difficulty points 210
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 505 ft

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#52 toughest climb of Siena
#28 average steepest climb of Siena
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Montichiello from Pienza is a climb in the region Siena. It is 1 mi long and bridges 505 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 210. The top of the ascent is located at 1627 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Strada Comunale Pienza-Monticchiello, Via Sette Aprile & Viale Marino Cappelli

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A bit less known than the climbs of the original Eroica route, but even around Pienza is enjoyable (and seriously challenging)!... read more

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A bit less known than the climbs of the original Eroica route, but even around Pienza is enjoyable (and seriously challenging)!

Wat minder bekend dan de klimmetjes van de originele Eroica route, maar ook rond Pienza is het genieten geblazen (en serieus aanzetten)!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:12:31
7 mph 00:08:51
9 mph 00:06:54
12 mph 00:05:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Montichiello from Pienza 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!

Montichiello from Pienza is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Montichiello from Pienza is not a problem.

Montichiello from Pienza is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of Montichiello from Pienza is 9.2%.

Montichiello from Pienza has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Montichiello from Pienza is at 1627 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:12:31 to climb Montichiello from Pienza. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:51, and at 9 mph 00:06:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:11 is an achievable time.

Montichiello from Pienza is located in the region Siena in Italy.

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