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Pian della Mussa from Ceres

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Pian della Mussa from Ceres
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Elevation profile Pian della Mussa from Ceres

Statistics

Difficulty points 822
Length 14.2 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 16.5%
Total ascent 3970 ft

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15 hairpin turns
#67 toughest climb of Piedmont
#30 most elevation gain of Piedmont
#82 longest climb of Italian Alps
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Pian della Mussa from Ceres is a climb in the region Turin. It is 14.2 mi long and bridges 3970 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 822. The top of the ascent is located at 6040 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: Strada Provinciale delle Valli di Lanzo & SP1

4.0 by Da_Caveman
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Long climb that becomes interesting after Ala. The lower valley is of little interest, with the exception of the beautiful, eclectic Ceres station. Above Ala, the environment becomes gradually more beautiful and from Balme upwards it is really very nice. Late spring in my opinion is the most beautiful time, with the Naressa barrier still snow-capped at the bottom of the plateau offering a majestic view.... read more

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

Long climb that becomes interesting after Ala. The lower valley is of little interest, with the exception of the beautiful, eclectic Ceres station. Above Ala, the environment becomes gradually more beautiful and from Balme upwards it is really very nice. Late spring in my opinion is the most beautiful time, with the Naressa barrier still snow-capped at the bottom of the plateau offering a majestic view.

Salita lunga che diventa interessante dopo Ala. La bassa valle è di poco interesse, a eccezione della bella stazione di Ceres in stile eclettico. Sopra Ala l'ambiente si fa via via più bello e da Balme in su è davvero molto bello. A fine primavera secondo me è il momento più bello, con la barriera della Naressa ancora innevata al fondo del pianoro che offre una vista maestosa.

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1 y 4.0
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A very long climb if you take it from Lanzo, up to Balme it is a quiet and constant climb without too many climbs, from after the entrance to Balme the gradients rise a little, almost all in double figures.
Beautiful views and you can also stop at the Pian della Mussa brewery for a nice cold beer

Salita molto lunga se si prende da Lanzo, fino a Balme salita tranquilla e costante senza troppi strappi, da dopo l'ingresso a Balme salgono un po' le pendenze quasi tutti in doppia cifra
Bellissimi panorami e ci si può anche fermare alla birreria Pian della Mussa per una bella Birra fresca e buona

Pian della Mussa from Ceres
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MarcoBardo89
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3 y 4.0 01:30:00 (9.5 mph)
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A beautiful, panoramic climb. It starts at the beautiful Ceres station and begins to climb slowly with a couple of hairpin bends at Alta and Mondrone.
After Balme there are four hairpin bends that allow you to quickly rise in altitude before reaching the signpost. From there there are another 3km or so of flat terrain with the final climb to the Rifugio. Very beautiful views, easy to see ibexes around.

Una bella salita panoramica. Parte dalla bella stazione di Ceres e inizia a salire pian piano con un paio di strappi ad Alta e Mondrone.
Dopo Balme ci sono 4 tornanti che permettono di alzarsi velocemente di quota prima di arrivare al cartello. Da lì ci sono altri 3km circa di piano con lo strappo finale per arrivare al Rifugio. Panorami molto belli, facile vedere Stambecchi in giro.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:51:44
7 mph 02:01:35
9 mph 01:34:45
12 mph 01:11:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Pian della Mussa from Ceres. 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 della Mussa from Ceres 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 della Mussa from Ceres is 14.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Pian della Mussa from Ceres is 5.3%.

Pian della Mussa from Ceres has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Pian della Mussa from Ceres is at 6040 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:51:44 to climb Pian della Mussa from Ceres. At 7 mph the time is 02:01:35, and at 9 mph 01:34:45. For the fastest cyclists, 01:11:11 is an achievable time.

Pian della Mussa from Ceres is located in the region Turin in Italy.

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