Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is a climb in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. It is 1.2 mi long and bridges 620 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 193. The top of the ascent is located at 3766 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pizzanco da San Lorenzo 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!
Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is not a problem.
Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is 1.2 mi long.
The average gradient of Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is 9.6%.
Pizzanco da San Lorenzo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.
The summit of Pizzanco da San Lorenzo is at 3766 ft.
At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:46 to climb Pizzanco da San Lorenzo. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:27, and at 9 mph 00:08:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:07 is an achievable time.