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Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano

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Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano
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Elevation profile Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano

Statistics

Difficulty points 411
Length 3.9 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 1411 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns
#24 toughest climb of Varese
#26 most elevation gain of Varese
#25 longest climb of Varese
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Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano is a climb in the region Varese. It is 3.9 mi long and bridges 1411 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 411. The top of the ascent is located at 2523 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: SP29 & Via per Cusasso al Piano

4.0 by pgianca
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
In contrast to the Ganna slope, which is constant, this variant has hairpin bends up to 14％ and in at least eight sections the gradient is in double figures. Good asphalt and almost no traffic. Done in the morning in June, it has long stretches in the shade from the middle of the route.... read more

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11 Mo 4.0
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In contrast to the Ganna slope, which is constant, this variant has hairpin bends up to 14％ and in at least eight sections the gradient is in double figures. Good asphalt and almost no traffic. Done in the morning in June, it has long stretches in the shade from the middle of the route.

A differenza del versante di Ganna che è costante, questa variante presenta strappi fino al 14％ e in almeno 8 tratti la pendenza è in doppia cifra. Asfalto buono e traffico quasi assente. Fatta al mattino di giugno presenta lunghi tratti in ombra dalla metà del percorso.

Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano
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Fedebici
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1 y 4.0
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Definitely the most challenging slope of the Alpe Tedesco. I usually tackle it from Ganna or via Borgnana. Today, however, I climbed it just after passing Porto Ceresio. The road turns wide and forks either towards Varese (to the sn) or towards Cuasso al monte (to the right). This section is really extreme. Continuous bends at 9/10％ , then, after passing a few houses, the hairpin bends towards the finish line begin. Clean road with no traffic. The Garmin often indicated 15％ and once even 20％

Sicuramente il versante più impegnativo dell'alpe Tedesco. Abitualmente lo affronto da Ganna o passando da Borgnana. Oggi invece sono salito appena dopo aver passato porto Ceresio. La strada gira larga e si biforca o per andare verso Varese (a sn) oppure verso Cuasso al monte (destra). Questo tratto è davvero estremo. Continui strappi al 9/10％ , poi , dopo aver superato qualche casa, iniziano i tornanti verso l arrivo. Strada pulita e priva di traffico. Spesso il Garmin segnalava 15％ e una volta anche 20％

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ilsignoreinesistente
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1 y 4.0
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Betrayed by the no-trespassing sign, I took a wrong turn and tackled the ascent to Alpe Tedesco via Borgnana. On paper, this is easier than the variant shown here, but it still hides pitfalls. It is a peculiar ascent, never smooth, consisting of numerous (some of them quite challenging) hairpin bends followed by flat and even sloping sections. The impossibility of finding the "pace" and the continuous ups and downs make it an excellent training climb. Basically, it is like doing repeats for 8km. The wooded environment makes it a feasible climb even in summer. Anyway, recommended.

Tradito dal segnale di divieto di transito ho sbagliato strada e ho affrontato la salita all'Alpe Tedesco attraverso Borgnana. Sulla carta più semplice della variante qui illustrata, ma nasconde comunque delle insidie. Si tratta di una salita particolare, mai regolare, costituita di numerosi strappi (alcuni dei quali piuttosto impegnativi) seguiti da tratti in piano e addirittura in contropendenza. L'impossibilità di trovare il "passo" e i continui saliscendi la rendono una salita di ottimo allenamento. Sostanzialmente è come fare ripetute per 8 km. L'ambiente boschivo la rende una salita fattibile anche in estate. Comunque consigliata.

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2 y 4.0
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This is one of the most interesting variants to climb up to Alpe Tedesco, certainly the most interesting from the east side. The steep, serpentine road in the first few kilometres significantly increases the total difficulty. I remember climbing it immediately after a thunderstorm, and it was fun trudging for hundreds of metres in 5 cm of water.

E' una delle varianti più interessanti per salire all'Alpe Tedesco, sicuramente la più interessante dal versante est. La stradina ripida e serpentiforme nei primi km aumenta sensibilmente la difficoltà totale. Io mi ricordo di averla salita subito dopo un temporale, ed è stato divertente arrancare per centinaia di metri in 5 cm di acqua..

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:47:03
7 mph 00:33:19
9 mph 00:25:57
12 mph 00:19:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Ganna is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Lago & Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano.

Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano 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 dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano 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 dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano is 3.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano is 6.8%.

Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano is at 2523 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:03 to climb Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:19, and at 9 mph 00:25:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:30 is an achievable time.

Passo dell'Alpe Tedesco from Cuasso al Piano is located in the region Varese in Italy.

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