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Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte

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Difficulty points 251
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 8.2%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 948 ft

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13 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#68 most elevation gain of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#70 longest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
#67 average steepest climb of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
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Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is a climb in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 948 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 251. The top of the ascent is located at 1749 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Via Fomarco & Via Crosa

4.0 by MartinoPiccolo
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A nice climb from the centre of Pieve Vergonte up towards Santa Maria, on a quiet tarmac road with little traffic. The views of the main valley are beautiful! Then you take the Via Crosa up from there. This road is in a slightly worse state, but still tarmac and fine to do on a road bike. The climb ends on a large carpark which offers lovely views of the Anzasca valley.... read more

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A nice climb from the centre of Pieve Vergonte up towards Santa Maria, on a quiet tarmac road with little traffic. The views of the main valley are beautiful! Then you take the Via Crosa up from there. This road is in a slightly worse state, but still tarmac and fine to do on a road bike. The climb ends on a large carpark which offers lovely views of the Anzasca valley.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:25
7 mph 00:18:42
9 mph 00:14:34
12 mph 00:10:57

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Frequently Asked Questions

Via Crosa can be cycled from 2 sides. Via Crosa from Piedimulera is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte.

Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte 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!

Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is not a problem.

Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is 8.2%.

Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is at 1749 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:25 to climb Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:42, and at 9 mph 00:14:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:57 is an achievable time.

Via Crosa from Pieve Vergonte is located in the region Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Italy.

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