Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo

Statistics

Difficulty points	380
Length	8.4 mi
Average gradient	5%
Steepest segment	8%
Total ascent	2251 ft

Difficulty points

380

Length

8.4 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

Total ascent

2251 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#73 toughest climb of Calabria

#56 most elevation gain of Calabria

#37 longest climb of Calabria

#87 average steepest climb of Calabria

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Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo

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A really beautiful and very quiet climb, with beautiful views of the sea in the first half. The climb is not difficult. In the descent you have to be careful: bad asphalt with sometimes large holes.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:41:59
7 mph	01:12:12
9 mph	00:56:16
12 mph	00:42:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo dello Scalone can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo dello Scalone from San Sosti.

You don't need special gearing for Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo. 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 dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo 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 dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo is 5%.

Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo is at 2438 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:59 to climb Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo. At 7 mph the time is 01:12:12, and at 9 mph 00:56:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:16 is an achievable time.

Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo is located in the region Cosenza in Italy.

Passo dello Scalone from Belvedere Marittimo

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