Valico della Forchetta from Palena

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Difficulty points	305
Length	6.6 mi
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest segment	10.7%
Total ascent	1670 ft

Difficulty points

305

Length

6.6 mi

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest segment

10.7%

Total ascent

1670 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#80 toughest climb of Abruzzo

#69 most elevation gain of Abruzzo

#74 longest climb of Abruzzo

#30 average steepest climb of Chieti

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We rode the Valico della Forchetta on 12 May 23 on our way to watch stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia pass through Roccaraso. The road condition is pretty good as this is a main road up to one of the largest ski resorts in the area. During our ascent the traffic conditions were light and I found this to be the case on many climbs in the Abruzzo region. As you leave Palena the first 3km are fairly gentle and you can pick up a good rhythm. After about 3.5-4km the gradient rises and you have to tackle about 1.5km at an average of around 9％ with some switchbacks through tree lined roads. After this steep section you have a short section of false flat before the road rises again where it stays at around 5-6％ on fairly sheltered road from here all the way to the summit. From the summit you can head across the Forchetta plain towards Roccaraso and Pescocostanzo, or take a right toward Casano and Pacentro. A nice length climb with a challenging mid section. Worth a climb and the views of the Appenine mountains are great.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:19:38
7 mph	00:56:22
9 mph	00:43:56
12 mph	00:33:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Valico della Forchetta from Palena. 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.

Valico della Forchetta from Palena 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!

Valico della Forchetta from Palena is 6.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Valico della Forchetta from Palena is 4.8%.

Valico della Forchetta from Palena has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Valico della Forchetta from Palena is at 4203 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:19:38 to climb Valico della Forchetta from Palena. At 7 mph the time is 00:56:22, and at 9 mph 00:43:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:00 is an achievable time.

Valico della Forchetta from Palena is located in the region Chieti in Italy.

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