Road · From the map · Italy
Cycling in Mazzo di Valtellina
Riding from Mazzo di Valtellina offers a demanding climb of Mortirolo Pass with steep gradients and a high point at 1856 m.
Riding in Mazzo di Valtellina in numbers
- 1
- 8 km
- 8 km
- 875 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 40% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,856 m on Mortirolo Pass from Mazzo di Valtellina
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Mazzo di Valtellina
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Mazzo di Valtellina
Mazzo di Valtellina is a start point for cycling routes focused on climbing. The main route from here is the Mortirolo Pass, an 8.1 km point-to-point ascent featuring a 875 m elevation gain with steep average and maximum gradients. This route is entirely paved and involves a significant climb, making it suitable for riders seeking challenging terrain. The Mortirolo climb remains within Italy and reaches a high point of 1856 m above sea level. Riders face a longest stretch without services of 3.3 km and 3.2 km of the climb is on main roads without cycle lanes.
- The terrain on this route is mountainous with a continuous steep climb averaging 10.8% gradient and reaching a maximum of 14.7%. The route climbs from Mazzo di Valtellina to 1856 m at Mortirolo Pass.
