Sella dei Generali from Bobbio

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Difficulty points	666
Length	9.9 mi
Average gradient	5.9%
Steepest segment	11.8%
Total ascent	3100 ft

Difficulty points

666

Length

9.9 mi

Average gradient

5.9%

Steepest segment

11.8%

Total ascent

3100 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#33 toughest climb of Emilia-Romagna

#16 most elevation gain of Emilia-Romagna

#27 longest climb of Emilia-Romagna

#42 average steepest climb of Piacenza

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This is a fairly popular climb starting from Bobbio in Val Trebbia. It is also great to descend since the road is in good condition.

After the bridge the first section of ascent towards Coli, with quite a few hairpin turns. On your right you can catch a glimpse of SS45 in the narrow bottom of the Trebbia valley. The gradients are OK and you can keep a good pace.

In Coli you can refill your water bottles at the fountain. After that the climb continues gently in a winding road alongside the rocky walls of the mountain. Pretty good views of the valley and surrounding mountains from up here.

After Baratti there is a fairly steep section with +10％ parts . This is the final push to get to the Sella.

From here plenty of options: you can descend back from where you came, or continue to Passo S.Barbara (very close) and pick one of the alternative descents back into Val Trebbia (but the road condition is not great), or continue and descend in Val Nure to Farini.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:59:15
7 mph	01:24:25
9 mph	01:05:47
12 mph	00:49:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sella dei Generali can be cycled from 3 sides. Sella dei Generali via Ferrari is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sella dei Generali from Bobbio & Sella dei Generali from Passo di Santa Barbara.

You don't need special gearing for Sella dei Generali from Bobbio. 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.

Sella dei Generali from Bobbio is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Sella dei Generali from Bobbio is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Sella dei Generali from Bobbio is 5.9%.

Sella dei Generali from Bobbio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Sella dei Generali from Bobbio is at 3993 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:15 to climb Sella dei Generali from Bobbio. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:25, and at 9 mph 01:05:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:25 is an achievable time.

Sella dei Generali from Bobbio is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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