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Selvino from Nembro

4.3
14 reviews | Elevation profile | 17 photos
Selvino from Nembro
Selvino from Nembro
Selvino from Nembro
Selvino from Nembro
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Elevation profile Selvino from Nembro

Statistics

Difficulty points 375
Length 6.5 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 12.4%
Total ascent 1949 ft

Short recap

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
21 hairpin turns
#67 toughest climb of Bergamo
#43 most elevation gain of Bergamo
#25 longest climb of Bergamo
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Selvino from Nembro is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 6.5 mi long and bridges 1949 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 375. The top of the ascent is located at 3028 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 14 reviews of this climb and uploaded 17 photos.

Road name: SP-36

4.0 by Jeroen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The Selvino is a climb with 19 numbered hairpin bends. It is similar to the Alpe d'Huez. It is a beautiful climb that can be really murderous hot in the summer. The climb is never very steep. In Selvino, there are fountains to get water and cool off. If you continue further on, this is certainly advisable. Along the way, you are treated to beautiful views. There is some traffic, but I did not find it disruptive.... read more

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Reviews (14)

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Giordano
1 Mo 5.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Iconic climb for those of BG and beyond , initial tear from Nembro , then pleasant climb not too challenging until the village , meeting at the legendary fountain that is the official finish line. Asphalt in excellent condition , also very frequented by motorcyclists

Salita iconica per chi è di BG e non solo , strappo iniziale da Nembro , poi piacevole ascesa non troppo impegnativa fino al paese , ritrovo alla mitica fontanella che è il traguardo ufficiale. Asfalto in ottime condizioni , molto frequentata anche da motociclisti

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Jasonik4
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Excellent ride. Would definitely recommend. Great views. Not too busy. Lots of other cyclists

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Fedebici
12 Mo 4.0 00:34:00 (11.5 mph)
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If I have to be honest, I expected even better. Reading the reviews at least. Done on a cool June morning before continuing on to the San Marco is a great warm-up. Regular and never aggressive gradients actually give you a good rhythm. You can choose how to handle it without being subjected to it. You can attack or defend. The view of the valley is pretty, the road surface almost perfect and the Saturday morning traffic quite present. More than a few difficulties/boredom to get to the start from Villa d'Almè (for someone not from the area like me) between crossroads, state roads, dirt tracks, etc. Nice numbered hairpin bends that make this climb special.

Se devo essere sincero mi aspettavo ancora di meglio. Leggendo le recensioni perlomeno. Fatta in una fresca mattina di giugno prima di proseguire per il San Marco è un ottimo riscaldamento. Pendenze regolari e mai aggressive effettivamente ti danno un ottimo ritmo. Puoi scegliere come gestirla senza subirla. Puoi attaccare o difendere. La vista sulla vallata è carina, il manto stradale quasi perfetto e il traffico del sabato mattina abbastanza presente. Più di qualche difficoltà/ noia per raggiungere la partenza da Villa d'Almè (per una persona non della zona come me) tra incroci, strade statali, ciclabili sterrate ecc. Carini i tornanti numerati che rendono questa salita speciale.

Selvino from Nembro
Selvino from Nembro
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DiegoB14
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Historic climb in the area. Steady gradients, heavy traffic, asphalt not the best. So-so view along the route but Selvino deserves

Salita storica della zona. Pendenze costanti, traffico sostenuto, asfalto non dei migliori. Vista così così lungo il percorso ma Selvino merita

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MauroBresciani
1 y 3.0
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Epic climb in the area, mainly due to the historicity of the route. Never difficult and with fairly good asphalt, only the last 2km have patches. Beware of considering the climb at hairpin bend 1 named after Felice Gimondi as it continues at 6-7% for a little longer'. I am not particularly enthusiastic about it because of the vehicular traffic, much better the other side from Zogno. In any case, the road is quite wide. To be avoided in hot weather because it is definitely exposed with no shade. The drinking fountain at the top on the right is an obligatory stop for the many cyclists who ride one of the stretches that are often part of the Tour of Lombardy, particularly the downhill route in the years that see Bergamo as the finish line alternating with Como.

Salita epica nella zona, principalmente per la storicità del percorso. Mai difficile e con asfalto abbastanza buono, soltanto gli ultimi 2km presentano rappezzamenti. Attenzione a considerare finita la salita al tornante 1 intitolato a Felice Gimondi perché prosegue al 6-7% ancora per un po'. Non mi entusiasma particolarmente per via del traffico veicolare, molto meglio l'altro versante da Zogno. In ogni caso la strada è abbastanza ampia. Da evitare con il caldo perché decisamente esposta senza ombre. La fontanella in cima sulla destra è tappa obbligatoria per i molti ciclisti che percorrono uno dei tratti che spesso sono parte del giro di Lombardia in particolare percorso in discesa negli anni che vedono Bergamo come traguardo in alternanza con Como.

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ClaudioFerrari
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The iconic climb of the Bergamasque province. A pity because it is an often busy road, but Selvino is Selvino. The 19 hairpin bends, all to be enjoyed, are each named after an Orobic athlete who, over the years, has distinguished himself in the world of professional cycling. Hairpin no. 1, the last one encountered on the way up from Nembro, is obviously dedicated to the greatest: Felice Gimondi.

La salita icona della provincia Bergamasca. Peccato perché è una strada spesso trafficata ma Selvino è Selvino. I 19 tornanti, tutti da godere, sono ciascuno intitolati ad un atleta orobico che, nel corso degli anni, si è contraddistinto nel mondo del ciclismo professionistico. Il tornante n.1, l’ultimo che si incontra salendo da Nembro, è ovviamente dedicato al più grande: Felice Gimondi.

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Selvino from Nembro
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fabio1
1 y 4.0

Una bella Salita nella bergamasca. Possibile fare dei bei giri ad anello

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Cricelo75
2 y 4.0
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The climb par excellence in the Bergamo area, it undoubtedly deserves a ride along the 19 hairpin bends named after a different Bergamo champion (ending at hairpin 1 with the legendary Gimondi). Very gradual ascent with hairpin bends that alternate with a very pleasant rhythm. Except for a slightly steeper initial section, it is absolutely rideable and ideal for training.

La Salita per eccellenza nella bergamasca, merita senza dubbio un giro lungo i 19 tornanti che riportano il nome di un differente campione bergamasco (terminando al tornando 1 con il mitico Gimondi). Salita molto graduale e con tornanti che si alternano con un ritmo molto piacevole. Tranne un tratto iniziale un po più ripido è assolutamente pedalabile e ideale per allenamento.

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pr3s
2 y 4.0
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Done in October on the occasion of the Lombardia with the road partially closed, little traffic and if the day is fine you can enjoy the climb without dying of heat.

Fatta ad ottobre in occasione del Lombardia con strada parzialmente chiusa, poco traffico e se la giornata è bella ci si gode la salita senza morire dal caldo.

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EmaAmo
2 y 4.0 00:47:50 (8.2 mph)
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Pleasant, rideable, useful as a workout. To be avoided at peak weekend times. To be enjoyed in autumn!

Piacevole, pedalabile, utile come allenamento. Da evitare negli orari di punta del fine settimana. Da gustare in autunno!

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ANGELOMAZZONE
3 y 5.0
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Selvino is my second home and in summer it becomes my first.... The 'Selvino' is a beautiful route and gives the opportunity to do many other routes.... absolutely must do...

Selvino è la mia seconda casa ed in estate diventa la prima…. Il “Selvino” è un percorso bellissimo e dà la possibilità di fare tanti altri percorsi…. assolutamente da fare…

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cinna
3 y 4.0 00:45:46 (8.6 mph)
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The Selvino is a beautiful climb, not difficult and with a constant gradient, with 19 hairpin bends each named after a famous cyclist from Bergamo, with a dedicated sign.
There is no water along the route, but once you get to the top and pass the roundabout in the direction of the centre, there is a drinking fountain always open 50 metres away.
On weekends there is a lot of traffic, especially mid-morning, which can be annoying on the way up; less so on the way down because the speed of the cars is not high and you are overtaken less.

Il Selvino è una bella salita, non impegnativa e dalla pendenza costante, con 19 tornanti ciascuno intitolato ad un famoso ciclista bergamasco con tanto di cartello dedicato.
Non c'è acqua lungo il percorso, ma una volta arrivati in cima e superata la rotatoria in direzione del centro a 50m c'è una fontanella sempre aperta.
Nei week-end c'è molto traffico, soprattutto a metà mattina, che può essere fastidioso in salita; in discesa meno perchè la velocità della auto non è elevata e si viene superati meno.

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vittorio_saporiti
3 y 5.0
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It is a beautiful climb, with a fairly constant gradient and never particularly challenging, but long enough to give good satisfaction when you reach Selvino. The hairpin bends numbered in descending order enrich, and not a little, the pleasure of tackling the climb. The road surface is almost always excellent (autumn 2022). It is also beautiful to ride downhill. The traffic on weekdays is not annoying also because the road is almost everywhere quite wide: there is room for everyone! A must-do!

Bellissima salita, con una pendenza abbastanza costante e mai particolarmente impegnativa, ma sufficientemente lunga per regalare una buona soddisfazione quando si raggiunge Selvino. I tornanti numerati in ordine decrescente arricchiscono, e non poco, il piacere di affrontare la salita. Il fondo stradale è quasi sempre ottimo (autunno 2022). Bella anche da affrontare in discesa. Il traffico nei giorni feriali non è fastidioso anche perché la strada è quasi ovunque piuttosto ampia: c’è posto per tutti! Da fare!

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Jeroen
3 y 4.0
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The Selvino is a climb with 19 numbered hairpin bends. It is similar to the Alpe d'Huez. It is a beautiful climb that can be really murderous hot in the summer. The climb is never very steep. In Selvino, there are fountains to get water and cool off. If you continue further on, this is certainly advisable. Along the way, you are treated to beautiful views. There is some traffic, but I did not find it disruptive.

De Selvino is een klim met 19 genummerde haarspeldbochten. Het heeft daarmee wel wat weg van de Alpe d'Huez. Het is een beeldschone klim die in de zomer wel echt moordend heet kan zijn. De klim is nergens echt heel erg steil. In Selvino zijn er fonteintjes om water te halen en af te koelen. Als je daarna nog verder gaat is dat zeker aan te raden. Onderweg wordt je getrakteerd op prachtige vergezichten. Er is wat verkeer, maar ik vond het niet storend.

Selvino from Nembro
Selvino from Nembro
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:18:54
7 mph 00:55:51
9 mph 00:43:32
12 mph 00:32:42

Road surface condition

63% 21% 16%
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Traffic

0% 53% 47%
Based on 15 votes
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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Selvino from Nembro. 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.

Selvino from Nembro 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!

Selvino from Nembro is 6.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Selvino from Nembro is 5.6%.

Selvino from Nembro has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.4%.

The summit of Selvino from Nembro is at 3028 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:18:54 to climb Selvino from Nembro. At 7 mph the time is 00:55:51, and at 9 mph 00:43:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:42 is an achievable time.

Selvino from Nembro is located in the region Bergamo in Italy.

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