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Passo del Penice from Bobbio

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Passo del Penice from Bobbio
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Elevation profile Passo del Penice from Bobbio

Statistics

Difficulty points 643
Length 7.9 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 14.3%
Total ascent 2844 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#38 toughest climb of Emilia-Romagna
#27 most elevation gain of Emilia-Romagna
#65 longest climb of Emilia-Romagna
#29 average steepest climb of Piacenza
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Passo del Penice from Bobbio is a climb in the region Piacenza. It is 7.9 mi long and bridges 2844 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 643. The top of the ascent is located at 3770 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: SP461 R, Strada Statale del Passo Penice & SP461 R

5.0 by PaoloTagliaferri
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
This is a fairly popular climb for cyclists and motorbikes in the Trebbia Valley. Passo Penice connects Bobbio with Lombardy and can be reached by many sides (Romagnese, Passo del Brallo, Passo Scaparina). This variant starts from Bobbio, a charming historical town in the middle of Val Trebbia which is worth a visit in itself. The road goes up steeply but fairly regularly and you can get into the rhythm of the climb. The landscapes and views are pretty nice as you gain altitude, and you can s... read more

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This is a fairly popular climb for cyclists and motorbikes in the Trebbia Valley. Passo Penice connects Bobbio with Lombardy and can be reached by many sides (Romagnese, Passo del Brallo, Passo Scaparina).

This variant starts from Bobbio, a charming historical town in the middle of Val Trebbia which is worth a visit in itself. The road goes up steeply but fairly regularly and you can get into the rhythm of the climb. The landscapes and views are pretty nice as you gain altitude, and you can see the radio/TV towers at the top of Penice in front of you. Further up in the climb you will encounter short steeper segments and a pine forest.

Once you get to the top you can get some refreshments at the bar, or you can continue onto Monte Penice to get to the summit (on a narrowed, more irregular and steeper road).

This is a fairly popular climb for cyclists and motorbikes in Val Trebbia. Passo Penice connects Bobbio with Lombardy and can be reached by many sides (Romagnese, Passo del Brallo, Passo Scaparina).

This variant starts from Bobbio, a charming historical town in the middle of Val Trebbia which is worth a visit in itself. The road goes up steeply but fairly regularly and you can get into the rhythm of the climb. The landscapes and views are pretty nice as you gain altitude, and you can see the radio/TV towers at the top of Penice in front of you. Further up in the climb you will encounter short steeper segments and a pine forest.

Once you get to the top you can get some refreshments at the bar, or you can continue onto Monte Penice to get to the summit (on a narrowed, more irregular and steeper road).

Passo del Penice from Bobbio
Passo del Penice from Bobbio
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:35:45
7 mph 01:07:47
9 mph 00:52:49
12 mph 00:39:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo del Penice can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo del Penice from Bobbio is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo del Penice from Ponte dei Sospiri & Passo del Penice from Romagnese.

Passo del Penice from Bobbio 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 Penice from Bobbio 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 Penice from Bobbio is 7.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo del Penice from Bobbio is 6.8%.

Passo del Penice from Bobbio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Passo del Penice from Bobbio is at 3770 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:35:45 to climb Passo del Penice from Bobbio. At 7 mph the time is 01:07:47, and at 9 mph 00:52:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:41 is an achievable time.

Passo del Penice from Bobbio is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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