Passo di Pradarena via Caprile

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Difficulty points	724
Length	12.7 mi
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest segment	13%
Total ascent	3402 ft

Difficulty points

724

Length

12.7 mi

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest segment

13%

Total ascent

3402 ft

Short recap

21 hairpin turns

#22 toughest climb of Emilia-Romagna

#75 most elevation gain of Apennines

#78 longest climb of Apennines

#32 average steepest climb of Reggio Emilia

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Beautiful views, magical atmosphere in the forest. Arrival with a view of the Apuan Alps

Climbing times

5 mph	02:33:20
7 mph	01:48:33
9 mph	01:24:36
12 mph	01:03:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo di Pradarena can be cycled from 6 sides. Passo di Pradarena from Collagna is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo di Pradarena via Caprile, Passo di Pradarena via Via della Fossa, Passo di Pradarena via Carù, Passo di Pradarena from Villa Minozzo & Passo di Pradarena from Piazza al Serchio.

You don't need special gearing for Passo di Pradarena via Caprile. 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 di Pradarena via Caprile is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Passo di Pradarena via Caprile is 12.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo di Pradarena via Caprile is 5.1%.

Passo di Pradarena via Caprile has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Passo di Pradarena via Caprile is at 5167 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:33:20 to climb Passo di Pradarena via Caprile. At 7 mph the time is 01:48:33, and at 9 mph 01:24:36. For the fastest cyclists, 01:03:33 is an achievable time.

Passo di Pradarena via Caprile is located in the region Reggio Emilia in Italy.

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