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Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca

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Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca
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Elevation profile Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca

Statistics

Difficulty points 813
Length 8.8 mi
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest segment 14.7%
Total ascent 3114 ft

Short recap

8 hairpin turns
#71 toughest climb of Apennines
#20 most elevation gain of Liguria
#49 longest climb of Liguria
#52 average steepest climb of Genoa
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Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca is a climb in the region Genoa. It is 8.8 mi long and bridges 3114 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 813. The top of the ascent is located at 3501 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Via Giacomo Massa

5.0 by RobertoC55
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Iconic climb thinking of the Giro d'Italia 1994 Chiavari Passo del Bocco time trial won by Berzin and with Pantani 3rd.... read more

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RobertoC55
RobertoC55
5 Mo 5.0 01:33:00 (5.7 mph)
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Iconic climb thinking of the Giro d'Italia 1994 Chiavari Passo del Bocco time trial won by Berzin and with Pantani 3rd.

Salita iconica pensando alla cronoscalata del Giro d'Italia 1994 Chiavari Passo del Bocco vinta da Berzin e con Pantani 3°.

Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca
Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca
Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca
Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca
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MacCiuff
MacCiuff
9 Mo 5.0
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A road with little traffic and an impressive panorama of the Monte Aiona valley. The last few kilometres are very demanding. Not to be missed

Strada poco trafficata e panorama suggestivo sulla valle del Monte Aiona. Ultimi km molto impegnativi. Da non perdere

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:46:44
7 mph 01:15:34
9 mph 00:58:53
12 mph 00:44:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo del Ghiffi can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo del Ghiffi from Passo del Bocco is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca.

Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca 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 Ghiffi from Borzonasca 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 del Ghiffi from Borzonasca is 8.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca is 6.7%.

Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca is at 3501 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:46:44 to climb Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca. At 7 mph the time is 01:15:34, and at 9 mph 00:58:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:14 is an achievable time.

Passo del Ghiffi from Borzonasca is located in the region Genoa in Italy.

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