Vršič from Soča

Difficulty points	943
Length	14.6 mi
Average gradient	5%
Steepest segment	13.7%
Total ascent	3848 ft

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Freddiefredfredster

5 Mo 4.0

You won't even notice you're going uphill for the first 13km, but the last 10km hit like a truck, only the outsides of the hairpins provide relief, however the views on the way up and at the crest are out of this world.

MZabsky ^premium

10 Mo 4.0

Soča gorge has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but the views are a bit more limited once you actually start climbing away from Soča towards the pass. If you want to take a picture of mt. Triglav, you only get one opportunity in Trenta.

You pass by a number of fortifications from WW1, Soča (Isonzo) was a site of fierce battles then. And now the ones fighting for their lives are nutty cyclists

An important warning: In hot weather, bring as much water as possible and refill in Trenta. You won't get another real opportunity before cresting the pass (which has a well-storied cabin with a restaurant). I climbed it in 32+ C and almost had to abandon before making the call to refill from a small creek flowing by a couple of the hairpins.

EliaBidut

11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Top notch ascent in Slovenia. From soci the first part is through a beautiful forest, the it comes the ascent. Pretty long with some interesting spots. No water until the top!

fakirsessel ^premium

11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Very beautiful ascent, at the beginning through the picturesque Soça valley. Later through many wooded areas. Southern tip of Trenta very well developed, northern side not in good condition (some holes in the pavement). Would have liked more places where you could take a break. I was travelling on a Saturday in good weather and the pass was open for the first day in a long time. It was accordingly full.

GB44

1 y 5.0

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We really enjoyed this pass, with the first part on a false flat which allows you to get into the swing of things before the final part where there is a lot of yawing and quite high gradients.

Jeroen ^premium

3 y 5.0

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This is in a word beautiful! Eye-catching! Fantastic! What a beautiful climb this is. This climb is a journey through all the beauty that Slovenia has to offer. The first few kilometres do not really count because it goes up and down a bit. Still, you don't make much progress because you are constantly standing still to admire yourself in gorges, to cross bridges or to watch wild water canoes.
At Trenta, you can eat something and fill up with water for the last time. I did not see a water point until the lake at Jasna on the other side. The climb really starts after Trenta and is quite tough from there on. There are parts where you have a little respite and the hairpins are quite flat. The rest is just 10 ％ or higher, so firmly push the pedals. The suffering is relieved along the way by beautiful views of the mountain massif where the Mangart climb also runs. At the end, the climb seems to level off and then takes its revenge with a long section 13％.
At the top of the pass, there is a souvenir shop with a soda machine. In September, this is a busy place; in the high season, it seems to have been a madhouse here. This climb can therefore be considered quite busy, although I didn't think it was too bad.
Considering the beauty and the fantastic views, this climb should be on the bucket list of anyone who likes to cycle in the mountains!

landerlbb

4 y 5.0

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The climb really starts from Trenta (then 9 km at just under 10％ average). First few kilometers there are ok in terms of steepness. 25 hairpins in this climb, signs count down each turn + indicate height. Asphalt is good for climbing, quite busy by cars and motorcycles. In summer choose to leave early given little shade. Very nice views of snowy peaks!

Climbing times

5 mph	02:56:43
7 mph	02:05:06
9 mph	01:37:30
12 mph	01:13:15

Road surface condition

65% 29% 6%

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37% 47% 16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vršič can be cycled from 2 sides. Vršič from Kranjska Gora is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vršič from Soča.

You don't need special gearing for Vršič from Soča. 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.

Vršič from Soča belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Vršič from Soča is 14.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Vršič from Soča is 5%.

Vršič from Soča has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Vršič from Soča is at 5344 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:56:43 to climb Vršič from Soča. At 7 mph the time is 02:05:06, and at 9 mph 01:37:30. For the fastest cyclists, 01:13:15 is an achievable time.

Vršič from Soča is located in the region in Slovenia.

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