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Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
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Elevation profile Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini

Statistics

Difficulty points 885
Length 16.8 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 12.2%
Total ascent 4416 ft

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Beautiful scenery
24 hairpin turns
#73 toughest climb of Sondrio
#31 most elevation gain of Lombardy
#88 longest climb of Italy
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Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is a climb in the region Sondrio. It is 16.8 mi long and bridges 4416 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 885. The top of the ascent is located at 5367 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: SP15, Via Valmalenco, SP15, Ponte del Valdone, Via Funivia & Strada Chiareggio (Alta Via 3)

2.0 by Maxamorf
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
An ascent not to be underestimated due to its length, the gradient is always moderate even if after Chiesa with already a dozen kilometres on your legs it is difficult to push on the 4-5 km steepest section. In Chiareggio there are hotels and restaurants where one can refresh oneself, while along the route there are 3-4 fountains. Up to Chiesa there is also a cycle path where, however, the gradients are more irregular. During the weekend, the traffic increases considerably.... read more

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Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
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Reviews (3)

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Cla7
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10 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Challenging ascent as it is long, but after Chiesa it also becomes challenging as gradients. At the weekend there is a lot of traffic and the asphalt from Chiesa to San Giuseppe is not very good. Some water points on the route. In San Giuseppe and Chiareggio, refreshment possibilities.

Salita impegnativa in quanto lunga, ma dopo Chiesa diventa impegnativa anche come pendenze. Nel week end molto trafficata e l'asfalto da Chiesa a San Giuseppe non è bellissimo .Alcuni punti acqua sul percorso. A San Giuseppe e a Chiareggio possibilità di ristoro.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
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Kelly
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1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is one of my favorite gravel bike rides as I prefer to use the Sentiero Rusca to travel from Sondrio to Valmalenco. There are many switchbacks and fantastic alpine views. There is enough sunshine on the roads to keep them clear through late autumn and early spring.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini
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Maxamorf
Maxamorf
1 y 2.0 02:02:00 (8.3 mph)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

An ascent not to be underestimated due to its length, the gradient is always moderate even if after Chiesa with already a dozen kilometres on your legs it is difficult to push on the 4-5 km steepest section. In Chiareggio there are hotels and restaurants where one can refresh oneself, while along the route there are 3-4 fountains. Up to Chiesa there is also a cycle path where, however, the gradients are more irregular. During the weekend, the traffic increases considerably.

Salita da non sottovalutare a causa della sua lunghezza, la pendenza è sempre comunque contenuta anche se dopo Chiesa con già una dozzina di km sulle gambe è difficile spingere sul tratto di 4-5 km più pendente. A Chiareggio ci sono hotel e ristoranti dove rifocillarsi mentre lungo il percorso si incontrano 3-4 fontane. Fino a Chiesa c'è anche una ciclabile dove pero le pendenze sono più irregolari. Durante il week-end il traffico aumenta parecchio.

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:23:21
7 mph 02:23:58
9 mph 01:52:11
12 mph 01:24:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pian del Lupo can be cycled from 2 sides. Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Chiesa in Valmalenco.

You don't need special gearing for Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini. 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.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini 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.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is 16.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is 5%.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is at 5367 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:23:21 to climb Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini. At 7 mph the time is 02:23:58, and at 9 mph 01:52:11. For the fastest cyclists, 01:24:17 is an achievable time.

Pian del Lupo from Sondrio via Vassalini is located in the region Sondrio in Italy.

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