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Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
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Elevation profile Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza

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Difficulty points 1314
Length 11.1 mi
Average gradient 7.7%
Steepest segment 17.1%
Total ascent 4498 ft

Short recap

17 hairpin turns
#6 toughest climb of Apennines
#7 most elevation gain of Apennines
#36 longest climb of Tuscany
#22 average steepest climb of Lucca
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Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is a climb in the region Lucca. It is 11.1 mi long and bridges 4498 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1314. The top of the ascent is located at 5338 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: SP72 & SP71

4.0 by Luminol
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Climbed this climb in the summer of 2019. Good tarmac and very quiet on the road as it is not a major thoroughfare for road traffic. Despite the fact that this climb is not so well known it should definitely not be underestimated. The climb is very long and constant 8％ in combination with the temperatures in summer it is no fun. Halfway up, the climb flattens out for a while and you have a beautiful view of the surroundings. But don't be fooled, the hardest part starts immediately after w... read more

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Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
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Dave_inScia
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3 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

My go to for season finale at the end of October - one of the hardest and most spectacular climb of the entire Appennino mountains: really tough gradients but once on top (you need to pass the San Pellegrino town first, stop by the bar in town to get your certification!) it's worth every pedal stroke. Highly recommended, especially on summer days or autumn.

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
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VittoR20
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7 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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To be done if you are very well trained. From Pieve coscia fosciana constant hard start 7/8>％, the road climbs several times over 12-14％. Brutal hairpin bends near San Pellegrino in Alpe

Da fare se siete molto allenati. Da pieve coscia fosciana inizio costante duro 7/8>％, la strada si impenna più volte oltre al 12-14％. Tornanti brutali in prossimità di San Pellegrino in Alpe

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza
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Vincent81
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10 Mo 5.0
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A sloper for heavier riders in hot weather. Its sister via SP72 is for enjoyers and this via SP71 for heroes. There were texts on the road....not checked but perhaps the giro ....or other race included this climb. For a Dutchman staying in northern Tuscany, this is a must do. After about 3-4 km you can still choose between enjoying via SP72 or wrecking via SP71. At the top the two meet again so you can make a nice lap of it.

Een sloper voor de zwaardere rijders in warm weer. Zijn zusje via SP72 is voor genieters en deze via SP71 voor helden. Er stonden teksten op de weg….niet nagezocht maar wellicht dat de giro ….of andere wedstrijd deze klim heeft meegenomen. Voor een Nederlander die verblijft in het noorden Toscane is dit een must do. Na ca 3-4 km kan je nog kiezen tussen genieten via SP72 of slopen via SP71. Boven komen de beide weer bij elkaar dus je kunt er een mooie ronde van maken.

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ebaldo
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2 y 5.0
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I did this climb in July 2023 on a hot summer day. A few clouds saved me and the altitude, however: the hard part is between 1,200 and 1,600 metres, helps to dampen the sultriness. The climb is long, and I started it from Piove Fosciana as I was descending from the Passo delle Radici on the other side (Casone). The most demanding part is about 2km from the summit at the 18％ sign.
From there onwards it climbs in violent bursts with a few pieces at 22％. The arrival in the hamlet of San Pellegrino in Alpe (which then gives its real name to the climb) determines the end of the hard part: from there onwards the ％ return to unity.
Not very comfortable for the Emilians: I had started from Lama Mocogno but still worth doing because we don't have many HC.

Ho fatto questa salita in luglio 2023 in una calda giornata estiva. Qualche nuvola mi ha salvato e cmq l'altitudine: la parte dura è tra i 1.200 e i 1600 aiuta a stemperare l'afa. La salita è lunga io l'ho iniziata da Piove Fosciana in quanto scendevo dal passo delle radici dall'altra parte (Casone). La parte più impegnativa in assoluto è a 2km dalla vetta circa in corrispondenza del cartello 18％.
Da lì in poi si sale a strappi violenti con qualche pezzo al 22％. L'arrivo nella frazione di San Pellegrino in Alpe (che dà poi il vero nome alla salita) determina la conclusione del pezzo duro: da lì in poi le ％ tornano all'unità.
Non comodissima per gli emiliani : io ero partito da Lama Mocogno ma comunque da fare perchè di HC non ne abbiamo tanti.

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Scheermuis
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2 y 5.0
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Thickly recommended and quite a challenge. But keep some energy left for the last few kilometres up to San Pellegrino, because it won't get below 12％ from the 18％ sign.

Dikke aanrader en een flinke uitdaging. Maar hou nog wel wat energie over voor de laatste paar kilometer tot San Pellegrino, want het zal vanaf het bordje 18％ niet meer onder de 12％ komen.

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Luminol
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5 y 4.0
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Climbed this climb in the summer of 2019. Good tarmac and very quiet on the road as it is not a major thoroughfare for road traffic. Despite the fact that this climb is not so well known it should definitely not be underestimated. The climb is very long and constant 8％ in combination with the temperatures in summer it is no fun. Halfway up, the climb flattens out for a while and you have a beautiful view of the surroundings. But don't be fooled, the hardest part starts immediately after when the sign of "18％" appears. You will first face a short steep section followed by 5-6 hairpin bends of approx. 14-15％ before arriving in San Pellegrino. A little further from the top is a short descent to Passo delle Radici where there is a water point, which you definitely need!

Highly recommended for people who want to try a HC-like climb on a quiet, well paved road!

In de zomer van 2019 deze klim beklommen. Goed asfalt en zeer rustig op de weg daar het geen belangrijke doorroute is voor wegverkeer. Ondanks dat deze klim niet zo bekend is moet hij zeker niet onderschat worden. Hij gaat heel lang en constant 8％ i.c.m. de temperaturen in de zomer is het qua hitte geen pretje. De klim vlakt halverwege eventjes uit vanwaar je een prachtig uitzicht hebt op de omgeving. Verkijk je echter niet, het zwaarste gedeelte begint direct erna wanneer het bordje van "18％" opdoemt. Je krijgt eerst een kort steil stukje voor de kiezen gevolgd door 5-6 haarspeldbochten van ca 14-15％ waarna je in San Pellegrino aankomt. Iets verder van de top zit een korte afdaling naar Passo delle Radici waar een waterpunt beschikbaar is, die heb je zeker nodig!

Een aanrader voor mensen die een HC achtige klim willen proberen op een rustige, goed geasfalteerde weg!

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:13:36
7 mph 01:34:35
9 mph 01:13:43
12 mph 00:55:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe can be cycled from 4 sides. Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Lagadello via Castiglione di Garfagnana, Passo del Lagadello from Pievepelago & Passo del Lagadello from Civago.

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza 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!

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is 11.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is 7.7%.

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.1%.

The summit of Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is at 5338 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:13:36 to climb Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza. At 7 mph the time is 01:34:35, and at 9 mph 01:13:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:23 is an achievable time.

Passo del Lagadello / San Pellegrino in Alpe via Chiozza is located in the region Lucca in Italy.

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