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Vernasca via Strada di Genova

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Elevation profile Vernasca via Strada di Genova

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Difficulty points 126
Length 2.3 mi
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest segment 8.4%
Total ascent 696 ft

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5 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Piacenza
#71 most elevation gain of Piacenza
#68 longest climb of Piacenza
#47 average steepest climb of Piacenza
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Vernasca via Strada di Genova is a climb in the region Piacenza. It is 2.3 mi long and bridges 696 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 126. The top of the ascent is located at 1486 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Strada di Genova, Via Guglielmo Marconi & Via Roma

3.0 by PaoloTagliaferri
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It's a tranquil road leading to Vernasca in between rolling hills countryside. The best part of this road is the relative low volume of traffic in a nice environment. From here you can descend back to Lugagnano or continue climbing towards Bardi.... read more

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It's a tranquil road leading to Vernasca in between rolling hills countryside. The best part of this road is the relative low volume of traffic in a nice environment. From here you can descend back to Lugagnano or continue climbing towards Bardi.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:27:59
7 mph 00:19:49
9 mph 00:15:26
12 mph 00:11:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vernasca can be cycled from 2 sides. Vernasca from Lugagnano Val d'Arda is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vernasca via Strada di Genova.

You don't need special gearing for Vernasca via Strada di Genova. 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.

Vernasca via Strada di Genova is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Vernasca via Strada di Genova is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Vernasca via Strada di Genova is 5.7%.

Vernasca via Strada di Genova has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Vernasca via Strada di Genova is at 1486 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:59 to climb Vernasca via Strada di Genova. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:49, and at 9 mph 00:15:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:36 is an achievable time.

Vernasca via Strada di Genova is located in the region Piacenza in Italy.

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