Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure

Statistics

Difficulty points	426
Length	8.1 mi
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest segment	13.5%
Total ascent	2316 ft

Difficulty points

426

Length

8.1 mi

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest segment

13.5%

Total ascent

2316 ft

Short recap

10 hairpin turns

#13 toughest climb of La Spezia

#63 most elevation gain of Liguria

#67 longest climb of Liguria

#43 average steepest climb of La Spezia

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TullioF

1 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Road surface in good condition, very little weekday traffic, no shade. Possibility of collecting passes if you take the detour to Chapel Pass.

Ciale

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Long but very rideable climb, with a regular gradient and no tears. The first section is a little closed, then a very beautiful panorama opens up, typical of the Apennines. Descending into Emilia Romagna you can decide to continue and return to Varese ligure via the Bocco pass

Climbing times

5 mph	01:37:24
7 mph	01:08:57
9 mph	00:53:44
12 mph	00:40:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo Cento Croci can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo Cento Croci via Spallavera & Passo Cento Croci via Tornolo.

You don't need special gearing for Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure. 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.

Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure 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!

Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure is 8.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure is 5.4%.

Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure is at 3474 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:37:24 to climb Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure. At 7 mph the time is 01:08:57, and at 9 mph 00:53:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:22 is an achievable time.

Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure is located in the region La Spezia in Italy.

Passo Cento Croci from Varese Ligure

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