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Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa

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Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa
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Elevation profile Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa
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Difficulty points 798
Length 1.3 mi
Average gradient 14.8%
Steepest segment 19.9%
Total ascent 988 ft

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#15 toughest climb of Dinaric Alps
#4 most elevation gain of Trieste
#12 longest climb of Trieste
#75 average steepest climb of Italy
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Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa is a climb in the region Trieste. It is 1.3 mi long and bridges 988 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 14.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 798. The top of the ascent is located at 1030 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Via Montorsino & Scala Santa

4.0 by Giorgi
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
2km of intense wall riding on porphyry. I climbed with a 36/34 ratio, in my case it was more about minutes per pedal than pedalling per minute. If you stop, you can't start again. I was amazed that this narrow road is two-way.... Moreover, I rode it on a Friday morning and it was relatively busy (I encountered more than 5 cars in about 20 minutes). Still, it is an extremely beautiful climb that is worth doing if you are in Trieste.... read more

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Reviews (3)

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11 Mo 4.0
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Tough climb on cobblestones and a section right on cobblestones in the second half. It offers three very brief moments of recovery but otherwise is pure despair. The hardest point is shortly after the start with a ramp at 20％ followed by a brief normal moment (around 10 or more) and then after a hairpin bend a ramp starts again at least at 15％ culminating in a new section around 20％. After this part (you are about in the first third), the bad part is over. There are 10 m to rest and afterwards the climb resumes, but in general, apart from a short point to cross a railway, it is no longer so cruel.

For those interested, on the second Sunday in September there is a very popular amateur time trial called Rampigada Santa

Salita durissima su sampietrini e un pezzo proprio su pavè nella seconda metà. Offre tre brevissimi momenti di recupero ma per il resto è la più pura disperazione. Il punto più duro è poco dopo l'inizio con una rampa al 20％ seguita da un breve momento normale (comunque attorno al 10 o più) per poi dopo un tornante ricominciare una rampa almeno al 15％ che culmina in un nuovo tratto attorno al 20％. Superata questa parte (si è circa nel primo terzo), la parte più cattiva e finita. Ci sono 10 m per rifiatare e dopo la salita riprende, ma in generale, a parte un breve punto per superare un ferrovia, non è più così crudele.

Per chi è interessato la seconda domenica di settembre si fa una cronoscalata amatoriale molto partecipata chiamata Rampigada Santa

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Giorgi
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1 y 4.0
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2km of intense wall riding on porphyry. I climbed with a 36/34 ratio, in my case it was more about minutes per pedal than pedalling per minute. If you stop, you can't start again.
I was amazed that this narrow road is two-way.... Moreover, I rode it on a Friday morning and it was relatively busy (I encountered more than 5 cars in about 20 minutes).
Still, it is an extremely beautiful climb that is worth doing if you are in Trieste.

2km di muro intenso su porfido. Ho scalato con un rapporto 36/34, nel mio caso si parlava più di minuti per pedalata che di pedalate per minuto. Se ti fermi non puoi ripartire.
Mi ha stupito il fatto che questa stretta strada sia doppio senso... Inoltre l'ho percorsa un venerdì mattina ed era relativamente trafficata (ho incontrato più di 5 auto in una ventina di minuti).
È comunque una salita estremamente bella che vale la pena compiere se si è a Trieste.

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa
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2 y 5.0
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A climb comparable in difficulty to the famous Muro di Sormano. It must be done with the right ratio otherwise you will be forced to get off your bike. Leg-breaking.

Una salita paragonabile per difficoltà al famoso Muro di Sormano. Da fare con il rapporto giusto altrimenti sarete costretti a scendere dalla bici. Spaccagambe.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:15:15
7 mph 00:10:48
9 mph 00:08:25
12 mph 00:06:19

Road surface condition

67% 17% 17%
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Traffic

60% 40% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa 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!

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa 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.

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa is 1.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa is 14.8%.

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.9%.

The summit of Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa is at 1030 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:15:15 to climb Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:48, and at 9 mph 00:08:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:19 is an achievable time.

Opicina from Trieste via Scala Santa is located in the region Trieste in Italy.

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