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Val Verzasca from Gordola

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
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Elevation profile Val Verzasca from Gordola

Statistics

Difficulty points 455
Length 17.3 mi
Average gradient 3.1%
Steepest segment 11.5%
Total ascent 2835 ft

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#71 toughest climb of Tessin
#31 most elevation gain of Tessin
#90 longest climb of Alps
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Val Verzasca from Gordola is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 17.3 mi long and bridges 2835 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 455. The top of the ascent is located at 3445 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: Via Valle Verzasca & Via Brione Verzasca

4.0 by maxrol20
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
Long climb but never hard, except for the first 2 km. Important to have a rear light for the tunnels along Lake Vogorno. Spectacular as always, the Verzasca valley, which never disappoints...... read more

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Val Verzasca from Gordola
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Reviews (3)

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3 Mo 3.0
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I went in February so the traffic was very light but the large amount of parking places on the route and public toilets would indicate that the traffic will be much more in the summer season. Lots of signs to show that lights are mandatory for the tunnels along the side of the reservoir. One of the tunnels is quite long but it is also well lit - but lights are essential. Worth a detour for the views and the bridges.

I went in February so the traffic was very light but the large amount of parking places on the route and public toilets would indicate that the traffic will be much more in the summer season. Lots of signs to show that lights are mandatory for the tunnels along the side of the reservoir. One of the tunnels is quite long but it is also well lit - but lights are essential. Worth a detour for the views and the bridges.

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GilMtb-Road
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1 y 3.0 02:00:00 (8.7 mph)
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Definitely worth doing, long climb but without difficulty except for a slight incline to the dam. You can admire many beautiful parts of the river.

Sicuramente da fare, salita lunga ma senza difficoltà tranne una leggera pendenza fino alla diga. Si possono ammirare tanti pezzi di fiume molto belli.

Val Verzasca from Gordola
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2 y 4.0
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Long climb but never hard, except for the first 2 km. Important to have a rear light for the tunnels along Lake Vogorno. Spectacular as always, the Verzasca valley, which never disappoints...

Salita lunga ma mai dura, eccetto che nei primi 2 km. Importante avere la luce posteriore per le gallerie lungo il lago di Vogorno. Spettacolosa come sempre la val Verzasca, che non delude mai...

Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
Val Verzasca from Gordola
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:28:55
7 mph 02:27:54
9 mph 01:55:15
12 mph 01:26:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Val Verzasca from Gordola. 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.

Val Verzasca from Gordola 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 Verzasca from Gordola is 17.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Val Verzasca from Gordola is 3.1%.

Val Verzasca from Gordola has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Val Verzasca from Gordola is at 3445 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:28:55 to climb Val Verzasca from Gordola. At 7 mph the time is 02:27:54, and at 9 mph 01:55:15. For the fastest cyclists, 01:26:35 is an achievable time.

Val Verzasca from Gordola is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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