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Valle Lunga from Forcola

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Elevation profile Valle Lunga from Forcola

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Difficulty points 755
Length 10.6 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 11.5%
Total ascent 3461 ft

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Hidden gem
13 hairpin turns
#87 toughest climb of Sondrio
#88 most elevation gain of Lombardy
#52 longest climb of Lombardy
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Valle Lunga from Forcola is a climb in the region Sondrio. It is 10.6 mi long and bridges 3461 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 755. The top of the ascent is located at 4337 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: Strada Provinciale di Tartano

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
I have tackled this climb a couple of times never going beyond the village of Tartano. The first section up to Campo (altitude 1050) climbs steadily with gradients varying between 6-8％ after which there is a long false flat. The panorama over the lower Valtellina to Lake Como just outside the forest before Campo is exceptional. Avoid the weekend as the stratta is narrow and very busy due to the Tibetan bridge built in the village of Campo.... read more

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I have tackled this climb a couple of times never going beyond the village of Tartano. The first section up to Campo (altitude 1050) climbs steadily with gradients varying between 6-8％ after which there is a long false flat. The panorama over the lower Valtellina to Lake Como just outside the forest before Campo is exceptional. Avoid the weekend as the stratta is narrow and very busy due to the Tibetan bridge built in the village of Campo.

Ho affrontato questa salita un paio di volte non andando mai oltre il paese di Tartano. Il primo tratto fino a Campo (quota 1050) sale costantemente con pendenze che variano sul 6-8％ dopo di che si passa ad un lungo falso piano. Eccezionale il panorama sulla bassa Valtellina fino al lago di Como appena fuori dal bosco prima di Campo. Evitare il week-end visto che la stratta è stretta e molto trafficata per via del ponte tibetano costruito a nel paese di Campo.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:07:24
7 mph 01:30:11
9 mph 01:10:17
12 mph 00:52:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valle Lunga from Forcola 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!

Valle Lunga from Forcola 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.

Valle Lunga from Forcola is 10.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Valle Lunga from Forcola is 6.2%.

Valle Lunga from Forcola has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Valle Lunga from Forcola is at 4337 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:07:24 to climb Valle Lunga from Forcola. At 7 mph the time is 01:30:11, and at 9 mph 01:10:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:48 is an achievable time.

Valle Lunga from Forcola is located in the region Sondrio in Italy.

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