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Passo di Zambla from Ambria

4.5
2 reviews | Elevation profile | 21 photos
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
Passo di Zambla from Ambria
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Elevation profile Passo di Zambla from Ambria

Statistics

Difficulty points 524
Length 14.2 mi
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest segment 9.6%
Total ascent 3153 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
20 hairpin turns
#37 toughest climb of Bergamo
#10 most elevation gain of Bergamo
#81 longest climb of Italian Alps
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Passo di Zambla from Ambria is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 14.2 mi long and bridges 3153 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 524. The top of the ascent is located at 4140 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 21 photos.

Road name: SP27

5.0 by Jeroen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I found this, despite the seemingly mild average gradient, a tough climb. The climb is very irregular, taking you from 5% to 10% and everything in between. Together with today's hot day, it got really hot on the way. Cooling down at a little fountain and eating something helped. The climb itself is wonderful. The first part goes through a gorge. Here, there are sometimes places where you can enter the water. Because the climb is long, I would definitely do that when it is 30+. After ab... read more

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Passo di Zambla from Ambria
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Reviews (2)

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MauroBresciani
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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Not a hard climb that offers beautiful views. For the first 4.5km, it doesn't even feel like a climb, but the passage through the gorge between the rocks with the river below with a thousand waterfalls is beautiful. There's enough shade all things considered. Almost magical is the passage through the forest where the climb flattens out. Asphalt that alternates between completely new stretches and shabby areas with even deep potholes. A drinking fountain at the top where you meet other cyclists. Many motorbikes relatively few cars.

Salita non dura che sa regalare bei panorami. Per i primi 4,5km non sembra nemmeno una salita però bellissimo il passaggio nella gola tra le rocce con il fiume più sotto che con mille cascate si fa sentire più sotto. C'è abbastanza ombra tutto sommato. Quasi magico il passaggio nel bosco là dove la salita spiana. Asfalto che si alterna tra tratti completamente nuovi a zone malandate con buche anche profonde. Una fontanella in cima dove incontri altri ciclisti. Molte motociclette relativamente poche auto.

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Jeroen
3 y 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

I found this, despite the seemingly mild average gradient, a tough climb. The climb is very irregular, taking you from 5% to 10% and everything in between. Together with today's hot day, it got really hot on the way. Cooling down at a little fountain and eating something helped.
The climb itself is wonderful. The first part goes through a gorge. Here, there are sometimes places where you can enter the water. Because the climb is long, I would definitely do that when it is 30+. After about a third of the climb, the opportunity to cool down disappears. You get beautiful views in return. You pass every few kilometres a village with a bar or terrace. The descent on the other side is also delicious 15 kilometres just go crazy :)
This climb is for me a must if you are in the region.

Ik vond dit, ondanks het ogenschijnlijk milde gemiddelde stijgingspercentage een pittige klim. De klim is heel onregelmatig, waardoor je van 5% naar 10% gaat en alles er tussenin. Tezamen met de warme dag vandaag kreeg ik het even goed heet onderweg. Afkoelen bij een fonteintje en wat eten hielp.
De klim zelf is wonderschoon. Het eerste deel loopt door een kloof. Hier zijn soms plekken waar je het water in kunt. Omdat de klim lang is zou ik dat zeker doen als het 30+ is. Na ongeveer een derde van de klim verdwijnt die mogelijkheid tot afkoelen. Je krijgt er beeldschone vergezichten voor terug. Je passeert elke paar kilometer een dorpje met een barretje of terrasje. De afdaling aan de andere kant is ook heerlijk 15 kilometer even lekker los gaan :)
Deze klim is wat mij betreft een must als je in de regio bent.

Passo di Zambla from Ambria
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Climbing times

5 mph 02:51:46
7 mph 02:01:36
9 mph 01:34:46
12 mph 01:11:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo di Zambla can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo di Zambla from Ambria is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo di Zambla from Ponte Nossa.

You don't need special gearing for Passo di Zambla from Ambria. 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 Zambla from Ambria 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 di Zambla from Ambria is 14.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo di Zambla from Ambria is 4.2%.

Passo di Zambla from Ambria has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Passo di Zambla from Ambria is at 4140 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:51:46 to climb Passo di Zambla from Ambria. At 7 mph the time is 02:01:36, and at 9 mph 01:34:46. For the fastest cyclists, 01:11:12 is an achievable time.

Passo di Zambla from Ambria is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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