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Via Alabardia via Via Meschini

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Elevation profile Via Alabardia via Via Meschini

Statistics

Difficulty points 143
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest segment 11.6%
Total ascent 476 ft

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4 hairpin turns
#21 average steepest climb of Tessin
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Via Alabardia via Via Meschini is a climb in the region Tessin. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 476 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 143. The top of the ascent is located at 1138 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Via Meschini & Via Alabardia

3.0 by matteob81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This climb is an "amuse-bouche" of the other two main climbs of the Gambarogno (Monti di Gerra and the legendary Alpe di Neggia). No traffic and great views of the lake from the top. I would add that the main road from which the ascent diverts is also less busy than from the Locarno side.... read more

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This climb is an "amuse-bouche" of the other two main climbs of the Gambarogno (Monti di Gerra and the legendary Alpe di Neggia). No traffic and great views of the lake from the top. I would add that the main road from which the ascent diverts is also less busy than from the Locarno side.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:11:11
7 mph 00:07:55
9 mph 00:06:10
12 mph 00:04:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Via Alabardia via Via Meschini. 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.

Via Alabardia via Via Meschini 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.

Via Alabardia via Via Meschini is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Via Alabardia via Via Meschini is 9.7%.

Via Alabardia via Via Meschini has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Via Alabardia via Via Meschini is at 1138 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:11 to climb Via Alabardia via Via Meschini. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:55, and at 9 mph 00:06:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:38 is an achievable time.

Via Alabardia via Via Meschini is located in the region Tessin in Switzerland.

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