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Passo della Colma via Arola

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
Passo della Colma via Arola
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Elevation profile Passo della Colma via Arola

Statistics

Difficulty points 344
Length 5 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 1585 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns
#63 toughest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#48 most elevation gain of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#37 longest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
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Passo della Colma via Arola is a climb in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. It is 5 mi long and bridges 1585 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 344. The top of the ascent is located at 3054 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: Frazione Pianezza, Via Omegna & SP78

3.0 by Janusius
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Nice climb, the road surface on this side is occasionally moderate, otherwise the climb felt tougher/longer than expected, as I already had some altimeters in my legs from Omegna. Well worth it as far as I'm concerned, the descent on the other side is technical, but with nice views and good road surface. So this col is preferable to a simple lap around Lago d'Orta.... read more

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Reviews (6)

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BobDBuilder
BobDBuilder
10 Mo 5.0

An excellent climb with a nicer view from the top. The road is also very pleasant with little traffic

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Grinch77
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Good climb but above all road surface in excellent condition 👍

Bella salita ma soprattutto manto stradale in ottime condizioni 👍

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marcoc85
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice climb, and less deadly than on the Varallo side. Relatively shadier slope in summer.

Bella salita, e meno mortale che dal lato di Varallo. Versante relativamente più ombreggiato d'estate.

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Fedebici
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11 Mo 4.0
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I must premise that I did it from San Maurizio, after Gozzano. The final part, the last 5 km, is common. An ascent immersed in greenery, among cool woods despite the torrid temperatures. From the profile of the climb it looks easy. It seemed worse to me, although absolutely rideable. One has to be careful when passing through Arola, exactly when on the asphalt there'is the writing "5km" that there's a good km above the 10％. By the way, the surface is not bad at all, on the contrary! Going up at 8am on a Saturday morning, only one car overtook me, super! In the opposite direction, about ten vehicles. Technically a very good climb and recommended, there is no panorama or view until you get almost to Omegna

Devo premettere che l ho fatto da San Maurizio, dopo Gozzano. La parte finale, gli ultimi 5 km sono comuni. Salita immersa nel verde, tra boschi freschi nonostante le temperature torride. Dal profilo della Salita sembra facile. Mi è sembrata peggio anche se assolutamente pedalabile. Bisogna fare attenzione quando si passa da Arola , esattamente quando sull'asfalto c'è la scritta "5km" che c'è un bel km sopra al 10％. A proposito il manto non è per nulla male, anzi! Salendo alle 8 di un sabato mattina mi ha superato una sola auto, super! In direzione opposta una decina di veicoli. Tecnicamente Salita molto valida e consigliata, non esiste un panorama o una vista se non arrivati quasi a Omegna

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JulienWillems
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2 y 4.0
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Asphalt in a few places with cracks (just 'mark' when going up to then avoid on the descent) but otherwise fine road surface. Behind Arola (about after 1/3rd) follows a steep section (>10％) of about 1 km. Top view of the lake.

Asfalt op enkele plaatsen met scheuren (even 'markeren' als je omhoog gaat om vervolgens te ontwijken bij de afdaling) maar verder prima wegdek. Achter Arola (ongeveer na 1/3e deel) volgt een steil stuk (>10％) van circa 1 km. Bovenop zicht op het meer.

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Janusius
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2 y 3.0 00:32:15 (9.2 mph)
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Nice climb, the road surface on this side is occasionally moderate, otherwise the climb felt tougher/longer than expected, as I already had some altimeters in my legs from Omegna. Well worth it as far as I'm concerned, the descent on the other side is technical, but with nice views and good road surface. So this col is preferable to a simple lap around Lago d'Orta.

Mooie klim, het wegdek aan deze zijde is af en toe matig, verder voelde de klim taaier / langer dan verwacht, omdat ik vanaf Omegna al wat hoogtemeters in de benen had. Wat mij betreft zeker de moeite waard, de afdaling aan de andere kant is technisch, maar met mooie doorzichten en goed wegdek. Deze col is dus te verkiezen boven een simpel rondje om het Lago d’Orta.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:00:00
7 mph 00:42:28
9 mph 00:33:06
12 mph 00:24:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo della Colma can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo della Colma via Arola is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo della Colma / Colma di Civiasco from Varallo.

Passo della Colma via Arola 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 della Colma via Arola 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 Colma via Arola is 5 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo della Colma via Arola is 6%.

Passo della Colma via Arola has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Passo della Colma via Arola is at 3054 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:00:00 to climb Passo della Colma via Arola. At 7 mph the time is 00:42:28, and at 9 mph 00:33:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:52 is an achievable time.

Passo della Colma via Arola is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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