Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani

Passo Croce can be cycled from 5 sides. Passo Croce from Ripa via Levigliani is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo Croce from Ripa via Terrinca, Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Terrinca, Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani & Passo Croce from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana.

Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani 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 Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani 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.

Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani is 8.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani is 7.1%.

Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani is at 3776 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:43:52 to climb Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani. At 7 mph the time is 01:13:32, and at 9 mph 00:57:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:03 is an achievable time.

Passo Croce from Pontestazzemese via Levigliani is located in the region Lucca in Italy.