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Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 10 photos
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
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Difficulty points 506
Length 5.3 mi
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest segment 14.7%
Total ascent 1847 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#30 toughest climb of Como
#35 most elevation gain of Como
#30 longest climb of Como
#55 average steepest climb of Como
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Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate is a climb in the region Como. It is 5.3 mi long and bridges 1847 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 506. The top of the ascent is located at 3104 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 10 photos.

Road names: Via per Civiglio & Via Giacomo Scalini

5.0 by RobiRini66
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
One arrives from Tavernerio (leaving the car near the church) or better still from Como by taking the Solzago climb. The first stretch at the crossroads is quite demanding. This stretch to Civiglio is often done downhill from the Giro di Lombardia. At Civiglio a leg-breaking stretch will make you suffer until the entrance to the town of Brunate. There you will be able to breathe a little, but only for a short time, because from the funicular station the climb starts again and will take you as... read more

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Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
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Emanueleproserpio
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3 y 5.0
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Very demanding climb, more than it seems ... it starts steep but with a wide road up to Civiglio, then the music changes ... the road becomes very narrow and ups and downs very hard. Steep from brunate to the cao hut...watch out for traffic...and the many Russian tourists passing through! ;-p

Salita molto impegnativa, più di quanto sembra...inizia ripida ma con strada ampia fino a civiglio, poi la musica cambia...la strada diventa molto stretta e a saliscendi molto duri. Ripida da brunate alla capanna cao...occhio al traffico...e alle numerose turiste russe di passaggio! ;-p

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
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RobiRini66
RobiRini66
3 y 5.0 00:41:46 (7.6 mph)
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One arrives from Tavernerio (leaving the car near the church) or better still from Como by taking the Solzago climb.
The first stretch at the crossroads is quite demanding. This stretch to Civiglio is often done downhill from the Giro di Lombardia.
At Civiglio a leg-breaking stretch will make you suffer until the entrance to the town of Brunate.
There you will be able to breathe a little, but only for a short time, because from the funicular station the climb starts again and will take you as far as the S.Maurizio lighthouse (wonderful view of Como) and the CAO hut.
Water fountains in the villages and the possibility of refreshments on arrival (excellent local food in the huts).
Very busy road at weekends and with a variable surface (good in places with many patches).

Si arriva da Tavernerio (lasciando l'auto nelle vicinanze della chiesa) o meglio ancora da Como facendo la salita di Solzago.
Primo tratto al bivio , bello impegnativo. Questo tratto, sino a Civiglio viene spesso fatto in discesa dal Giro di Lombardia.
A Civiglio uno stroppo spacca gambe vi farà soffrire sino all'ingresso dell'abitato di Brunate.
Li potrete tirare un po' in respiro, ma per poco, perché dalla stazione della funicolare riparte la salita che vi accompagnerà sino al faro di S.Maurizio (vista stupenda su Como) e alla capanna CAO.
Fontane per acqua nei paesi e possibilità di ristorarsi all'arrivo (ottimo cibo locale nei rifugi).
Strada molto frequenta nei fine settimana e con fondo variabile (buono a tratti con molte toppe).

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:03:27
7 mph 00:44:55
9 mph 00:35:00
12 mph 00:26:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO can be cycled from 2 sides. Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Como is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate.

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate 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!

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate 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!

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate is 6.7%.

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate is at 3104 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:27 to climb Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:55, and at 9 mph 00:35:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:18 is an achievable time.

Santuario di Santa Rita / Capanna CAO from Ponzate is located in the region Como in Italy.

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