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Roncapiano from Chiasso

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7 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
Roncapiano from Chiasso
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Elevation profile Roncapiano from Chiasso

Statistics

Difficulty points 543
Length 10.8 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 11.1%
Total ascent 2556 ft

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#62 toughest climb of Tessin
#45 most elevation gain of Tessin
#93 longest climb of Switzerland
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Roncapiano from Chiasso is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 10.8 mi long and bridges 2556 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 543. The top of the ascent is located at 3212 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: Via al Colle, Via Fontanella, Via Valle di Muggio, Via Str Növa & Via Cantonale

3.0 by Giogio9519
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
A good climb, the first part to get out of the town and into the forest is harder. Good road surface, you then begin a false flat with alternating moderate gradients and then pick up again in the final part leading to the finish with more severe gradients in the last 3km. Not an extraordinary climb but far from traffic and surrounded by nature, at the top the dead-end road and a good fountain await you! View of the peaks of Lake Como (Bisbino etc). If you are in the vicinity a good alternative... read more

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Reviews (7)

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GilMtb-Road
GilMtb-Road
2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful climb smooth and very rideable, I enjoyed it a lot. Highly recommend

Bellissima salita regolare e molto pedalabile, mi è piaciuta un sacco. Consiglio vivamente

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mg78
mg78
6 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Valle di Muggio a guaranteed long and scenic climb with no traffic some hard stretches in the first 5 km and in the last 2 you pedal surrounded by silence and nature

Valle di Muggio una garanzia salita lunga e panoramica con traffico assente alcuni tratti duri nei primi 5km e negli ultimi 2 si pedala contornati dal silenzio e dalla natura

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NicKo67
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11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice climb but NOT if done from this side, which we only do downhill. I recommend going up from Cernobbio (at the roundabout for the Bisbino turn left following signs for the Glicine restaurant) passing through the old smugglers' customs house. Once inside follow for Castel San Pietro, after the bridge, as soon as you enter turn right towards Obino/Cabbio. Going up from here is much wilder, wooded and small villages with fountains. ATTENTION, there are 612 metres of ascent with a gradient of around 15-16％. Then left to the top of Scudellate where there'is another fountain.

Salita bella ma NON se fatta da questo lato che facciamo solo in discesa. Consiglio di salire da Cernobbio (alla rotonda per il Bisbino a sx seguendo indicazioni ristorante Glicine) passando dalla vecchia dogana dei contrabbandieri. Una volta entrati seguire per Castel San Pietro, dopo il ponte, appena entrati a dx indicazioni per Obino/Cabbio. Salendo da quí è molto più selvaggia, boschiva e piccoli borghi con fontana. ATTENZIONE, ci sono 612 mt di salita con pendenza intorno al 15-16％. Dopodiché a sx fino in cima a Scudellate dove c'è un'altra fontana.

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fibert30
fibert30
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A nice long climb, very rideable. The traffic reduces as you go up, which makes it very quiet and safe. Fountain at the top of the climb.

Una bella e lunga salita, molto pedalabile. Il traffico si riduce man mano che si sale, il che la rende molto tranquilla e sicura. Fontana in cima alla salita.

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Runningriot
Runningriot
1 y 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful and long ascent to Scudellate where the asphalt road ends, alternating between more demanding stretches and others with more moderate gradients, little traffic, definitely worth a try!

Bella e lunga salita fino a scudellate dove termina la strada asfaltata, alterna tratti più impegnativi ad altri con pendenze più modeste, poco trafficata, merita sicuramente d'essere provata!

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2 y 3.0
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The Muggio Valley is certainly a "minor" valley. But therein lies its charm...

La val di Muggio è sicuramente una valle "minore". Ma qui sta il suo fascino...

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Giogio9519
Giogio9519
3 y 3.0
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A good climb, the first part to get out of the town and into the forest is harder. Good road surface, you then begin a false flat with alternating moderate gradients and then pick up again in the final part leading to the finish with more severe gradients in the last 3km.
Not an extraordinary climb but far from traffic and surrounded by nature, at the top the dead-end road and a good fountain await you! View of the peaks of Lake Como (Bisbino etc).
If you are in the vicinity a good alternative to the usual tour!

Una buona salita, la prima parte per uscire dal centro abitato ed immergersi nel bosco è più duro. Manto stradale buono, si inizia poi un falso piano con alternanza di pendenze contenute per poi riprendere nella parte finale che conduce al finale con pendenze più severe negli ultimi 3km.
Una salita non straordinaria ma lontana dal traffico ed immersi nella natura, in cima vi attende la strada senza uscita ed una buona Fontana! Vista sulle cime del lago di Como (Bisbino etc).
Se si è nei paraggi una valida alternativa al solito giro!

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:10:21
7 mph 01:32:17
9 mph 01:11:55
12 mph 00:54:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roncapiano can be cycled from 2 sides. Roncapiano from Mendriso is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Roncapiano from Chiasso.

You don't need special gearing for Roncapiano from Chiasso. 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.

Roncapiano from Chiasso 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!

Roncapiano from Chiasso is 10.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Roncapiano from Chiasso is 4.5%.

Roncapiano from Chiasso has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.1%.

The summit of Roncapiano from Chiasso is at 3212 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:10:21 to climb Roncapiano from Chiasso. At 7 mph the time is 01:32:17, and at 9 mph 01:11:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:02 is an achievable time.

Roncapiano from Chiasso is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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