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Poggio San Martino via San Michele

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Elevation profile Poggio San Martino via San Michele

Statistics

Difficulty points 352
Length 1.5 mi
Average gradient 10.6%
Steepest segment 19.4%
Total ascent 846 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns
#19 toughest climb of Savona
#43 most elevation gain of Savona
#54 longest climb of Savona
#21 average steepest climb of Liguria
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Poggio San Martino via San Michele is a climb in the region Savona. It is 1.5 mi long and bridges 846 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 352. The top of the ascent is located at 1073 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Via Valsorda

4.0 by fiopre
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Do not underestimate this climb. The profile just shows the average, but at the beginning you are over 20％, and after a short flat in the small village, you start climbing again, first at about 10％, but the you turn right and it goes over 25％ on a road made of concrete slabs for traction. It gets a bit easier over time, but still very hard. The climb here finishes where the paved road finishes, but you still have a kilometer of gravel, doable on a racing bike ( I did it both up and downhil... read more

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Do not underestimate this climb. The profile just shows the average, but at the beginning you are over 20％, and after a short flat in the small village, you start climbing again, first at about 10％, but the you turn right and it goes over 25％ on a road made of concrete slabs for traction. It gets a bit easier over time, but still very hard. The climb here finishes where the paved road finishes, but you still have a kilometer of gravel, doable on a racing bike ( I did it both up and downhill) and just as steep as the rest.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:18:16
7 mph 00:12:56
9 mph 00:10:04
12 mph 00:07:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poggio San Martino can be cycled from 3 sides. Poggio San Martino via Cappelletta-Borri is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Poggio San Martino via San Michele & Poggio San Martino via San Lorenzo.

Poggio San Martino via San Michele 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!

Poggio San Martino via San Michele 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!

Poggio San Martino via San Michele is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Poggio San Martino via San Michele is 10.6%.

Poggio San Martino via San Michele has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.4%.

The summit of Poggio San Martino via San Michele is at 1073 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:18:16 to climb Poggio San Martino via San Michele. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:56, and at 9 mph 00:10:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:34 is an achievable time.

Poggio San Martino via San Michele is located in the region Savona in Italy.

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