Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara

Passo della Caldarola can be cycled from 5 sides. Passo della Caldarola from Nibbiano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo della Caldarola from Mezzano Scotti, Passo della Caldarola from Travo via Pietra, Passo della Caldarola from Travo via Scarniago & Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara.

You don't need special gearing for Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara. 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 della Caldarola via Parcellara 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 della Caldarola via Parcellara is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara is 5.5%.

Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara is at 2457 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:01:19 to climb Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:24, and at 9 mph 00:33:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:25 is an achievable time.

Passo della Caldarola via Parcellara is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.