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Ortanella from Varenna

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Elevation profile Ortanella from Varenna

Statistics

Difficulty points 483
Length 9.3 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 9.8%
Total ascent 2539 ft

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22 hairpin turns
#16 toughest climb of Lecco
#9 most elevation gain of Lecco
#79 longest climb of Lombardy
#83 average steepest climb of Lecco
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Ortanella from Varenna is a climb in the region Lecco. It is 9.3 mi long and bridges 2539 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 483. The top of the ascent is located at 3196 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via per Esino, Strada statale 753 di Esino, Viale Adamello, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Via Ortanella, Via Bigallo & Via del Roccolo

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Diversions to Ortanella halfway up the Agueglio Pass, first regular kilometres with beautiful views of the lake below, once in Esino the road flattens out and in the village you turn right into the woods for Ortanella, final up and down not too demanding.... read more

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Diversions to Ortanella halfway up the Agueglio Pass, first regular kilometres with beautiful views of the lake below, once in Esino the road flattens out and in the village you turn right into the woods for Ortanella, final up and down not too demanding.

Deviazione verso Ortanella a metà della salita del Passo Agueglio, primi km regolari con bellissimi scorci sul lago sottostante, giunti ad Esino la strada spiana ed in paese si svolta a destra verso il bosco per Ortanella, finale con saliscendi non troppo impegnativo.

Ortanella from Varenna
Ortanella from Varenna
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:52:07
7 mph 01:19:22
9 mph 01:01:51
12 mph 00:46:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Ortanella from Varenna. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Ortanella from Varenna 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!

Ortanella from Varenna is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Ortanella from Varenna is 5.2%.

Ortanella from Varenna has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Ortanella from Varenna is at 3196 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:52:07 to climb Ortanella from Varenna. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:22, and at 9 mph 01:01:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:28 is an achievable time.

Ortanella from Varenna is located in the region Lecco in Italy.

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