Passo di Valcava via Valsecca

Difficulty points	652
Length	7.8 mi
Average gradient	7.1%
Steepest segment	10.4%
Total ascent	2900 ft

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Steady, training climb and beautiful views. Pity about the many bikes if you do it at weekends. Beautiful asphalt

Marino

1 y 3.0 02:03:41 (3.8 mph)

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15/10/2024. Ascended sa Almenno to Berbenno, descended to Sant Omobono and from there climbed to Valcava. Ascent with few double-digit gradients, rideable and virtually no (almost no) traffic. Descent then towards Torre de Busi.

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Ascent on roads with little traffic, in a pleasant pre-Alpine environment. Strains alternating with recovery sections. Excellent asphalt, recently resurfaced. Possibility of numerous circular tours.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:33:54
7 mph	01:06:29
9 mph	00:51:48
12 mph	00:38:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo di Valcava can be cycled from 3 sides. Passo di Valcava from San Gottardo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo di Valcava from Costa Valle Imagna & Passo di Valcava via Valsecca.

Passo di Valcava via Valsecca 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 di Valcava via Valsecca 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 Valcava via Valsecca is 7.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo di Valcava via Valsecca is 7.1%.

Passo di Valcava via Valsecca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.4%.

The summit of Passo di Valcava via Valsecca is at 4406 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:33:54 to climb Passo di Valcava via Valsecca. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:29, and at 9 mph 00:51:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:55 is an achievable time.

Passo di Valcava via Valsecca is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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Passo di Valcava via Valsecca

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