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Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia

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4.4
5 reviews | Elevation profile | 13 photos
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
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Elevation profile Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia

Statistics

Difficulty points 907
Length 9.9 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 17.2%
Total ascent 3399 ft

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Hidden gem
23 hairpin turns
#25 toughest climb of Tessin
#15 most elevation gain of Tessin
#15 longest climb of Tessin
#84 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 9.9 mi long and bridges 3399 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 907. The top of the ascent is located at 4285 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 13 photos.

Road names: Via al Molini, Via al Vallone, Frazione Piazzo, Zocca di Fò, Cugiaree, Via Cantonale, Via Strada Nuova, Stráda da Valmára, SP13, Via Provinciale, Via Martino Novi, Via A. Spazzi & Via Sighignola

4.0 by silvano31
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Nice climb with little traffic. Significant gradients from the start, while from Lanzo the climb becomes more pedalable. Road from Lanzo partially resurfaced.... read more

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Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
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Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
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Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
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Reviews (5)

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silvano31
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1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice climb with little traffic. Significant gradients from the start, while from Lanzo the climb becomes more pedalable. Road from Lanzo partially resurfaced.

Bella salita con poco traffico. Pendenze importanti già dall’inizio mentre da Lanzo la salita si fa più pedalabile. Strada da Lanzo parzialmente rifatta.

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Runningriot
Runningriot
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Tough climb, which never lets up, except for a small section once you have passed through italy to lanzo. Top views, Val Mara stupendous and the view from the Sighignola priceless.

Salita tosta, che nn molla mai, tranne un piccolo tratto una volta svalicato in italia fino a lanzo. Viste top, val mara stupenda e vista dal sighignola impagabile.

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia
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giacomoB
giacomoB
1 y 5.0
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I report that the road from Lanzo to the end of the climb has been resurfaced and is in good condition.

Segnalo che la strada da Lanzo fino alla fine della salita è stata riasfaltata ed è in buono stato.

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Fedebici
Fedebici
2 y 4.0
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The view would be 5/5 stars. The minus point is to point out the poor condition of the road from Lanzo to the summit. However, the climb is well worth it. Really demanding up to Arogno, then a short stretch to rest, then another 3/4 hairpin bends even with peaks at 20％. From Lanzo regular climb for the last 5 km around 7％. Really spectacular, watch out on the descent for potholes

La vista sarebbe da 5/5 stelle. Il punto in meno è per segnalare la pessima condizione della strada da Lanzo alla vetta. Merita comunque la salita. Davvero impegnativa fino ad Arogno, poi breve tratto per rifiatare , poi ancora 3/4 tornanti anche con picchi al 20％. Da Lanzo salita regolare per gli ultimi 5 km intorno al 7％. Davvero spettacolare, attenzione in discesa per le buche

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gertjandevogel
gertjandevogel
4 y 4.0
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Nice climb through characteristic villages. Beautiful nature. At the end of the climb the road surface is bad but the view is really phenomenal. Recommended.

Leuke klim door karakteristieke dorpjes. Mooie natuur. Op einde van de klim slecht wegdek maar goed uitzicht is op het einde echt fenomenaal. Aanrader.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:59:43
7 mph 01:24:45
9 mph 01:06:03
12 mph 00:49:37

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia can be cycled from 4 sides. Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Scaria, Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Ramponio via Verna & Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Melano.

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia 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!

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is 6.5%.

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is at 4285 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:43 to climb Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:45, and at 9 mph 01:06:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:37 is an achievable time.

Monte Sighignola / Balcone d'Italia from Maroggia is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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