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Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi

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Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi
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Difficulty points 588
Length 7.7 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 13%
Total ascent 2539 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#12 toughest climb of Biella
#7 most elevation gain of Biella
#90 longest climb of Piedmont
#16 average steepest climb of Biella
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Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is a climb in the region Biella. It is 7.7 mi long and bridges 2539 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 588. The top of the ascent is located at 3960 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Via Pietro Micca, Via Camillo Benso Cavour, Via Eriberto Ramella Germanin, Strada della Nera, Via Filippo Juvarra, SP144, Via Santuario D'Oropa & Strada Provinciale Rosazza-Oropa

4.0 by Da_Caveman
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Climbed in June 2024, after so many stories I expected it to be harder. It is challenging but doable without great suffering. The arrival at the sanctuary was almost a surprise, it came around the last bend and suddenly the climb was over. I then continued to the Rosazza tunnel and descended the other side.... read more

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Da_Caveman
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Climbed in June 2024, after so many stories I expected it to be harder. It is challenging but doable without great suffering. The arrival at the sanctuary was almost a surprise, it came around the last bend and suddenly the climb was over. I then continued to the Rosazza tunnel and descended the other side.

Salita nel giugno 2024, dopo i tanti racconti me l'aspettavo più dura. È impegnativa ma fattibile senza grossi patimenti. L'arrivo al santuario è stato quasi una sorpresa, è sbucato dietro l'ultima curva e di colpo la salita era finita. Ho poi proseguito fino alla galleria Rosazza e sono sceso dall'altro versante.

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Fedebici
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1 y 3.0
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Super famous and renowned climb. Unfortunately, it was done with the Favero road closed, so I perhaps missed the most challenging and beautiful section. Otherwise I found it a very normal climb, nothing special. The kilometre countdown with the gradients is useful. From the sanctuary, you can continue to the Rosazza tunnel with an asphalt surface that gets much worse. Up to the sanctuary instead impeccable pavement

Salita super famosa e rinomata. Purtroppo fatta con la strada del Favero chiusa, quindi mi sono forse perso il tratto piu impegnativo e bello. per il resto l'ho trovata una salita normalissima, niente di speciale. la vista non è speciale, decisamente meglio sulla panoramica, ovviamente. Utile il countdown chilometrico con anche le pendenze. Dal santuario si può proseguire fino alla galleria di Rosazza con un asfalto che peggiora molto. Fino al santuario invece manto impeccabile

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giazuc
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3 y 4.0
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Beautiful, challenging, but the best part in my opinion is the ascent after the Colma pass, then in Valla della galleria the road is in poor condition

Bella, impegnativa, ma la parte migliore a mio avviso é la salita successiva al colle della colma, poi invece a valla della galleria la strada é in cattive condizioni

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NiekBenedict
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3 y 4.0 00:41:04 (11.2 mph)
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Mythical and challenging climb to the magnificent sanctuary of Oropa, where Dumoulin won in the 2017 Giro. From Biella, the first few kilometres are doable, as you can then catch your breath. After that it gets harder, especially if you take the route via Favaro, the way the pros ride it. There are very hard sections of 13 to 14％. All worth it for the cathedral and the mountain scenery above. The road surface is mostly good. Enjoyment and hardship in one! Climbing time measured from the first bend instead of the centre of Biella.

Mythische en uitdagende klim naar het schitterende heiligdom van Oropa, waar Dumoulin won in de Giro van 2017. Vanuit Biella zijn de eerste kilometers goed te doen, omdat je daarna even op adem kunt komen. Hierna wordt het steeds pittiger, zeker als je de route via Favaro neemt, zoals de profs hem rijden. Daar zitten zeer zware stroken in van 13 à 14％. Allemaal waard voor de kathedraal en het berglandschap boven. Wegdek is overwegend goed. Genieten en afzien in één! (Klimtijd gemeten vanaf de eerste bocht ipv centrum Biella, via Favaro)

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RikDG
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3 y 3.0
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Nice climb, I found the beginning, once you leave Biella, quite heavy because of the heat. Then it got better, shaded by the trees. The monastery is worthwhile. Back to Biella, descended on the other side. (Strada del Canal Secco) Beautiful but road surface in poor condition.

Mooie klim, ik vond het begin, eens je Biella uit bent redelijk zwaar door de warmte. Daarna werd het beter, overschaduwd door de bomen. Het klooster is de moeite waard. Terug naar Biella afgedaald langs de andere kant. (strada del canal secco) Mooi maar wegdek in slechte staat.

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MarcoBardo89
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3 y 4.0
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Beautiful area, very beautiful landscapes. There are signs every km marking the distance and the gradient. There are a couple of hairpin bends over 12％ it is not very easy

Bellissima zona, paesaggi molto belli. Ci sono i cartelli ogni km che segnano la distanza e la pendenza. Ci sono un paio di strappi oltre il 12％ non è facilissimo

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:32:39
7 mph 01:05:36
9 mph 00:51:07
12 mph 00:38:24

Road surface condition

64% 18% 18%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oropa can be cycled from 3 sides. Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Oropa via Favaro & Oropa via Via Santuario d'Oropa.

Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi 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!

Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi 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!

Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is 7.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is 6.3%.

Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is at 3960 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:32:39 to climb Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi. At 7 mph the time is 01:05:36, and at 9 mph 00:51:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:24 is an achievable time.

Oropa via Via Pietro Arduzzi is located in the region Biella in Italy.

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