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Val d'Intelvi from Osteno

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Elevation profile Val d'Intelvi from Osteno

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Difficulty points 413
Length 4.5 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 15.7%
Total ascent 1512 ft

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Beautiful scenery
13 hairpin turns
#45 toughest climb of Como
#42 most elevation gain of Como
#38 longest climb of Como
#64 average steepest climb of Como
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Val d'Intelvi from Osteno is a climb in the region Como. It is 4.5 mi long and bridges 1512 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 413. The top of the ascent is located at 2418 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: SP14 & Via Laino

5.0 by Jarin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Fantastic climb!!! Much nicer and traffic-free climb to the Intelvi than the one from Lake Como which runs via a busy connecting road. This climb runs for a long time and gives beautiful views of Lake Lugano. Tip: cycle directly to the Balcone d'Italia, then you have a climb of almost 17 kilometres and a rise of over 1200 metres!!!... read more

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Fantastic climb!!! Much nicer and traffic-free climb to the Intelvi than the one from Lake Como which runs via a busy connecting road. This climb runs for a long time and gives beautiful views of Lake Lugano. Tip: cycle directly to the Balcone d'Italia, then you have a climb of almost 17 kilometres and a rise of over 1200 metres!!!

Fantastische klim!!! Veel mooiere en verkeersluwere klim naar de Intelvi dan die vanaf het Comomeer die via een drukke verbindingsweg loopt. Deze klim loopt lang soor en geeft prachtige uitzichten op het meer van Lugano. Tip: fiets direct door naar het Balcone d'Italia, dan heb je een klim van bijna 17 kilometer en een stijging van ruim 1200 meters!!.

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2 y 4.0
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Nice climb to cross between Lake Lugano and Lake Como. Very good road surface and regular shade from trees. And especially very little traffic during the climb - which is unfortunately often different in this region, the descent that follows is a lot busier, for example.
Halfway up, the gradients go up, but it suffices to switch down for a while then. It is certainly not insurmountably steep. From the village of Laino, the real climbing is over and it is another two kilometres or so of false flat.

Mooie klim om de oversteek te maken tussen het meer van Lugano en het Comomeer. Zeer goed wegdek en regelmatig schaduw van bomen. En vooral heel weinig verkeer tijdens het klimmen - dat is in deze streek helaas vaak anders, de afdaling die volgt is bijvoorbeeld wel een stuk drukker.
Halverwege gaan de stijgingspercentages naar omhoog, maar het volstaat om dan even lager te schakelen. Het is zeker niet onoverkomelijk steil. Vanaf het dorpje Laino is het echte klimmen voorbij en is het nog een tweetal kilometer vals plat.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:54:46
7 mph 00:38:46
9 mph 00:30:13
12 mph 00:22:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Val d'Intelvi from Osteno 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!

Val d'Intelvi from Osteno 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!

Val d'Intelvi from Osteno is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Val d'Intelvi from Osteno is 6.3%.

Val d'Intelvi from Osteno has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.7%.

The summit of Val d'Intelvi from Osteno is at 2418 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:54:46 to climb Val d'Intelvi from Osteno. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:46, and at 9 mph 00:30:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:42 is an achievable time.

Val d'Intelvi from Osteno is located in the region Como in Italy.

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