Volterra via Poggio Termine

Statistics

Difficulty points	224
Length	7.4 mi
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest segment	9%
Total ascent	1476 ft

Difficulty points

224

Length

7.4 mi

Average gradient

3.8%

Steepest segment

Total ascent

1476 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#18 toughest climb of Pisa

#5 most elevation gain of Pisa

#5 longest climb of Pisa

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Nice and steady climb ip to Voltera, road is fine and very little traffic compared to th other roads up there

Climbing times

5 mph	01:29:04
7 mph	01:03:03
9 mph	00:49:08
12 mph	00:36:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Volterra can be cycled from 4 sides. Volterra from Saline di Volterra is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Volterra from Prato d'Era, Volterra via Roncolla & Volterra via Poggio Termine.

You don't need special gearing for Volterra via Poggio Termine. 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.

Volterra via Poggio Termine 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, Volterra via Poggio Termine is not a problem.

Volterra via Poggio Termine is 7.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Volterra via Poggio Termine is 3.8%.

Volterra via Poggio Termine has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Volterra via Poggio Termine is at 1706 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:29:04 to climb Volterra via Poggio Termine. At 7 mph the time is 01:03:03, and at 9 mph 00:49:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:55 is an achievable time.

Volterra via Poggio Termine is located in the region Pisa in Italy.

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