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Pila from Gressan

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Difficulty points 929
Length 10.6 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 13.3%
Total ascent 3950 ft

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
#20 toughest climb of Aosta Valley
#18 most elevation gain of Aosta Valley
#21 longest climb of Aosta Valley
#53 average steepest climb of Aosta Valley
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Pila from Gressan is a climb in the region Aosta Valley. It is 10.6 mi long and bridges 3950 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 929. The top of the ascent is located at 5978 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

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3.0 by cv93
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Long and steady ascent, ideal for those who like to maintain a steady pace. Once you find your stride, you climb with pleasure without any particular jolts. The views are beautiful, especially at the top, although there are climbs in the area with even more spectacular views. In any case, an excellent choice for a smooth and rewarding climb.... read more

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Long and steady ascent, ideal for those who like to maintain a steady pace. Once you find your stride, you climb with pleasure without any particular jolts. The views are beautiful, especially at the top, although there are climbs in the area with even more spectacular views. In any case, an excellent choice for a smooth and rewarding climb.

Salita lunga e regolare, ideale per chi ama mantenere un ritmo costante. Una volta trovato il passo, si sale con piacere senza particolari strappi. I panorami sono belli, soprattutto nella parte alta, anche se nella zona ci sono salite con scorci ancora più spettacolari. In ogni caso, un’ottima scelta per una scalata fluida e gratificante.

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Pila can be started from two sides from the city of Aosta. Both rides end at the ski station on the summit. This is slightly lighter (and less crowded) than the ride via Charvensod. The two climbs are perfect to hurt your legs on a morning or afternoon in between and/or if you have already done one of the beautiful climbs towards Grand Paradiso or the Cervino.
Leaving the towns of Aosta behind, the road winds up through meadows and forests. The Pila rides miss the beautiful views of the mentioned long climbs: it is mainly about firm climbing. There are regular steep parts. The roads are reasonably good. At the top you leave the ski station for what it is and you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley and the Cervino/Matterhorn.

Pila kan van twee kanten begonnen worden vanuit de stad Aosta. Beide ritten eindigen in het ski station op de top. Deze is iets lichter (en minder druk) dan de rit via Charvensod. De twee beklimmingen lenen zich prima om je benen te pijnigen op een ochtend of middag tussendoor en/of als je al één van de mooie beklimmingen richting Grand Paradiso of de Cervino hebt gedaan.
Als je de Aosta stadjes achter je hebt gelaten, slingert de weg zich door weide- en bosgebied omhoog. De Pila ritten missen de fraaie vergezichten van de genoemde lange beklimmingen: het gaat vooral om stevig klimmen. Er zitten regelmatig steile stukken in. De wegen zijn redelijk goed. Boven laat je het ski station voor wat het is en kun je genieten van mooi uitzicht op dal en de Cervino/Matterhorn.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:07:50
7 mph 01:30:30
9 mph 01:10:31
12 mph 00:52:59

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pila can be cycled from 2 sides. Pila from Pont-Suaz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pila from Gressan.

Pila from Gressan 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!

Pila from Gressan belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Pila from Gressan is 10.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Pila from Gressan is 7.1%.

Pila from Gressan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Pila from Gressan is at 5978 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:07:50 to climb Pila from Gressan. At 7 mph the time is 01:30:30, and at 9 mph 01:10:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:59 is an achievable time.

Pila from Gressan is located in the region Aosta Valley in Italy.

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