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Sacro Monte di Varese

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Elevation profile Sacro Monte di Varese

Statistics

Difficulty points 286
Length 3 mi
Average gradient 7.3%
Steepest segment 12.1%
Total ascent 1142 ft

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8 hairpin turns
#35 toughest climb of Varese
#27 most elevation gain of Varese
#31 longest climb of Varese
#98 average steepest climb of Varese
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Sacro Monte di Varese is a climb in the region Varese. It is 3 mi long and bridges 1142 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 286. The top of the ascent is located at 2733 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Via Benvenuto Cellini, Via Quintino Sella, Via Prima Cappella, Viale del Santuario, Via Campo dei Fiori, Largo Guglielmo Schiavetta, Via del Ceppo & Via Monsignor Pasquale Macchi

3.0 by esseci
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
I smile that no one has reviewed it yet, but I can imagine why. Those who arrive at the Sacro Monte-Campo dei Fiori junction generally opt to climb to the top of the belvedere of the second destination precisely because of the beauty of the climb and the view. Clearly the two climbs share the first section right up to the junction: on this I can only write that up to the junction for the funicular is an average climb. Then from the right turn and up to the so-called First Chapel (the beginning o... read more

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I smile that no one has reviewed it yet, but I can imagine why. Those who arrive at the Sacro Monte-Campo dei Fiori junction generally opt to climb to the top of the belvedere of the second destination precisely because of the beauty of the climb and the view. Clearly the two climbs share the first section right up to the junction: on this I can only write that up to the junction for the funicular is an average climb. Then from the right turn and up to the so-called First Chapel (the beginning of the Via Crucis going up to S.Maria del Monte) the gradients start to become challenging (close to and even above 10％). The treat is the section that after a short flat section immediately becomes hard (even 13％) for a kilometer and a half to the roundabout at the junction to S. Monte. An almost straight climb (with the exception of a double bend more or less in the middle) that is challenging because of the continuity of the gradient over 10％ and must be handled with some care. After the (working) funicular bridge one has to struggle up to a pronounced left turn that heralds 2 hairpin bends where one can take a breather. After the fork, the road tends to soften until the last hairpin bend to the left where the road starts climbing again for 300m to reach the bus yard, which offers a decent view eastward starting from the Rasa di Varese to Monte Generoso. Some fans will recall that it was the finish of the final time trial stage of the 1990 Giro d'Italia won by a certain Gianni Bugno to whom the climb is also dedicated.

Sorrido per il fatto che ancora nessuno l'abbia recensita, ma immagino il motivo. Chi arriva al bivio Sacro Monte-Campo dei Fiori in genere opta per salire fino in cima al belvedere della seconda meta proprio per la bellezza della salita e del panorama. Chiaramente le due salite condividono il primo tratto proprio fino al bivio: su questo posso solo scrivere che fino al bivio per la funicolare è unan salita mediamente impegnativa. Poi dalla svolta a destra e fino alla c.d. Prima Cappella (inizio della Via Crucis che sale a S.Maria del Monte) le pendenze cominciano a diventare impegnative (prossime e anche superiori al 10％). La chicca è il tratto che dopo un breve tratto in piano diventa subito duro (anche 13％) per un km e mezzo fino alla rotondina del bivio per il S. Monte. Una salita quasi rettilinea (ad eccezione di una doppia curva più o meno a metà) che mette a dura prova per la continuità della pendenza over 10％ e che va gestita con un po' di attenzione. Dopo il ponte della funicolare (funzionante) si deve faticare fino ad una curva pronunciata a sinistra che preannuncia 2 tornanti in cui si può rifiatare. Dopo il bivio la strada tende ad addolcirsi fino all'ultimo tornantino a sx dove la strada riprende a salite per 300m per arrivare al piazzale degli autobus, che offre una discreta vista verso est a iniziare dalla Rasa di Varese fino al Monte Generoso. Qualche appassionato ricorderà che è stato l'arrivo della tappa finale a cronometro del giro d'Italia 1990 vinta da un tal Gianni Bugno cui è anche dedicata la salita.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:35:50
7 mph 00:25:22
9 mph 00:19:46
12 mph 00:14:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sacro Monte di Varese 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!

Sacro Monte di Varese 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, Sacro Monte di Varese is not a problem.

Sacro Monte di Varese is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Sacro Monte di Varese is 7.3%.

Sacro Monte di Varese has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Sacro Monte di Varese is at 2733 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:35:50 to climb Sacro Monte di Varese. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:22, and at 9 mph 00:19:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:51 is an achievable time.

Sacro Monte di Varese is located in the region Varese in Italy.

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