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Passo Forchetta from Sulmona

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Difficulty points 434
Length 15.5 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 7.1%
Total ascent 3097 ft

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4 hairpin turns
#55 toughest climb of Abruzzo
#23 most elevation gain of Abruzzo
#43 longest climb of Apennines
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Passo Forchetta from Sulmona is a climb in the region L'Aquila. It is 15.5 mi long and bridges 3097 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 434. The top of the ascent is located at 4573 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Via Montesanto, Strada Statale 487 di Caramanico Terme, Strada Provinciale 12 Frentana, Via dell'Emigrante, Viale Sulmona, Via San Matteo, Piazza Alessandro Duval, Via San Rocco & Via Brigata

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:07:34
7 mph 02:12:47
9 mph 01:43:29
12 mph 01:17:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo Forchetta can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo Forchetta from Valico della Forchetta is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo Forchetta from Sulmona.

You don't need special gearing for Passo Forchetta from Sulmona. 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 Forchetta from Sulmona 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 Forchetta from Sulmona is 15.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo Forchetta from Sulmona is 3.8%.

Passo Forchetta from Sulmona has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.1%.

The summit of Passo Forchetta from Sulmona is at 4573 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:07:34 to climb Passo Forchetta from Sulmona. At 7 mph the time is 02:12:47, and at 9 mph 01:43:29. For the fastest cyclists, 01:17:45 is an achievable time.

Passo Forchetta from Sulmona is located in the region L'Aquila in Italy.

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