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Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto

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Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto
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Elevation profile Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto

Statistics

Difficulty points 307
Length 6.9 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 8%
Total ascent 1890 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#57 toughest climb of Bologna
#16 most elevation gain of Bologna
#94 longest climb of Emilia-Romagna
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Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto is a climb in the region Bologna. It is 6.9 mi long and bridges 1890 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 307. The top of the ascent is located at 3176 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Idice, Via Frassineta & Strada Provinciale 58 Piancaldolese

4.0 by Deadnature
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
A long, pedalable climb that leads from the Idice valley floor to the Raticosa pass. The altimetry doesn't lie: the gradients are always regular and easy, making for a pleasant ascent to the pass.... read more

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Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto
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A long, pedalable climb that leads from the Idice valley floor to the Raticosa pass. The altimetry doesn't lie: the gradients are always regular and easy, making for a pleasant ascent to the pass.

Lunga e pedalabile salita che dal fondovalle Idice conduce al passo della Raticosa. L'altimetria non mente: le pendenze si mantengono sempre regolari e agevoli, regalando un'ascesa piacevole fino al passo.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:23:44
7 mph 00:59:16
9 mph 00:46:11
12 mph 00:34:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo della Raticosa can be cycled from 4 sides. Passo della Raticosa from Montalbano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo della Raticosa from Poggio Tignoso, Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto & Passo della Raticosa from Piancaldoli.

You don't need special gearing for Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto. 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 Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto 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 Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto is 5.2%.

Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto is at 3176 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:44 to climb Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:16, and at 9 mph 00:46:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:42 is an achievable time.

Passo della Raticosa from San Benedetto del Querceto is located in the region Bologna in Italy.

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