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Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone

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Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone
Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone
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Elevation profile Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone

Statistics

Difficulty points 233
Length 5.4 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 8.4%
Total ascent 1417 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns
#58 toughest climb of Piacenza
#46 most elevation gain of Piacenza
#38 longest climb of Piacenza
#65 average steepest climb of Piacenza
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Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is a climb in the region Piacenza. It is 5.4 mi long and bridges 1417 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 233. The top of the ascent is located at 3468 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: SP50

3.0 by PaoloTagliaferri
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Not a difficult climb, steadier and shorter than climbing from theVal Trebbia side from Marsaglia. It's a fairly quiet road - at least so far everytime I travelled there. There is a great view of the Alta Val Nure, especially Mt.Carevolo and Mt.Ragola which are close by. The tarmac is in good condition.... read more

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Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone
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PaoloTagliaferri
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Not a difficult climb, steadier and shorter than climbing from theVal Trebbia side from Marsaglia. It's a fairly quiet road - at least so far everytime I travelled there.

There is a great view of the Alta Val Nure, especially Mt.Carevolo and Mt.Ragola which are close by. The tarmac is in good condition.

Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone
Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone
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PaoloTagliaferri
PaoloTagliaferri premium
1 y 3.0

Not a difficult climb, steadier and shorter than climbing from theVal Trebbia side from Marsaglia. It's a fairly quiet road - at least so far everytime I travelled there.

There is a great view of the Alta Val Nure, especially Mt.Carevolo and Mt.Ragola which are close by. The tarmac is in good condition.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:05:29
7 mph 00:46:22
9 mph 00:36:08
12 mph 00:27:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo del Mercatello can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Casaldonato is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone & Passo del Mercatello from Marsaglia.

You don't need special gearing for Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone. 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 del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is not a problem.

Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is 5.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is 5%.

Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is at 3468 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:29 to climb Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:22, and at 9 mph 00:36:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:08 is an achievable time.

Passo del Mercatello from Ferriere via Grondone is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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