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Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano

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Elevation profile Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano

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Difficulty points 776
Length 8.2 mi
Average gradient 7.3%
Steepest segment 13.4%
Total ascent 3150 ft

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#94 toughest climb of Apennines
#8 most elevation gain of Marche
#21 longest climb of Marche
#16 average steepest climb of Macerata
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Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is a climb in the region Macerata. It is 8.2 mi long and bridges 3150 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 776. The top of the ascent is located at 4770 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Strada Provinciale 120

5.0 by maxdevoogd
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Also known as the Sassotetto. Very similar to the Alpe d'Huez. On top a statue in honor of Scarponi. Beautiful climb.... read more

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Also known as the Sassotetto. Very similar to the Alpe d'Huez. On top a statue in honor of Scarponi. Beautiful climb.

Ook wel bekend als de Sassotetto. Erg vergelijkbaar met de Alpe d’Huez. Bovenop een standbeeld ter ere van Scarponi. Mooie klim.

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Nice climb, beautiful views. From late May, it starts to get very hot, don't miss out as there is hardly any shade.

Leuke beklimming, prachtige uitzichten. Vanaf eind mei, begint het zeer warm te worden, mispak je niet want er is amper schaduw.

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Jonathan
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Mighty climb. Starts gently, but goes up with a jolt at times. Additional difficulty is the temperature. Doing this climb in summer guarantees temperatures from 34°C at the foot to 25°C and more at the top. Generally little shade which makes it really difficult. Make no mistake about the route. If you miss a hairpin turn you will head towards the ski station and you can't get through there.

Machtige beklimming. Start rustig, maar gaat bij wijlen met een ruk omhoog. Bijkomende moeilijkheidsgraad is de temperatuur. Deze beklimming in de zomer doen staat garant voor temperaturen van 34°C aan de voet tot 25°C en meer aan de top. Over het algemeen weinig schaduw wat het echt lastig maakt. Vergis je niet qua route. Als je een haarspeldbocht mist ga je richting het skistation en daar kan je niet door.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:38:55
7 mph 01:10:02
9 mph 00:54:35
12 mph 00:41:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena can be cycled from 2 sides. Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from San Lorenzo al Lago via Bolognola.

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano 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!

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is 8.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is 7.3%.

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is at 4770 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:38:55 to climb Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano. At 7 mph the time is 01:10:02, and at 9 mph 00:54:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:00 is an achievable time.

Sassotetto / Valico di Santa Maria Maddalena from Sarnano is located in the region Macerata in Italy.

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