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Cycling in Cesana Torinese
Riding from Cesana Torinese offers a challenging 14 km climb to Sestriere with steep gradients up to 9.7%.
Riding in Cesana Torinese in numbers
- 1
- 14 km
- 14 km
- 694 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 81% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,046 m on Sestriere from Cesana Torinese
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Cesana Torinese
Best months: Jul to Sep.
2°-8°J10
4°-5°F9
6°-4°M11
9°0°A10
14°4°M14
21°9°J12
25°12°J7
24°12°A7
19°8°S8
15°4°O10
7°-2°N11
3°-5°D10
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the N
The ride in Cesana Torinese
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Cesana Torinese
Cesana Torinese serves as a starting point for a point-to-point route to Sestriere, covering 14 km with an elevation gain of 694 m. There are no other places listed on the route. The primary climb begins just after 3 km and continues for nearly 11 km, with an average gradient of 5.8% and maximum gradient of 9.7%, rising up to 2046 m. This route remains within Italy and has mostly paved surfaces, with a small portion of unpaved or gravel sections. There are no cycle paths along the route and approximately 11.3 km are on main roads without cycle lanes. Services are available every 2 km or less, and there are no railway stations nearby.
- The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb starting at 3.1 km spanning almost 11 km and an average gradient of 5.8%, peaking at 9.7%. The highest point reached is 2046 m.