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Cycling in Ponte di Legno
Cycling from Ponte di Legno features a 17.6 km climb to Gavia Pass with significant elevation gain and steep gradients.
Riding in Ponte di Legno in numbers
- 1
- 18 km
- 18 km
- 1,377 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 70% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,621 m on Gavia Pass from Ponte di Legno
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Ponte di Legno
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Ponte di Legno
Ponte di Legno is a starting point for a climb to Gavia Pass, covering 17.6 km. The climb rises 1,377 m, passing through Zoanno, Precasaglio, Pezzo, and Sant'Apollonia, reaching a height of 2,621 m. The route is mostly paved, with 99% surfaced and a small 1% of gravel or unpaved road. Riders can encounter a longest service-free stretch of 7.6 km. There are 12.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and a short section of 0.5 km of cycle path. No railway stations are near the route. The climb averages 7.9% gradient and has a maximum gradient of 16.6%.
- The route features a sustained mountainous climb with an average gradient of 7.9% over 17.4 km, reaching a maximum gradient of 16.6%. The highest point is 2,621 m at the top of Gavia Pass. The terrain is predominantly paved with a minimal section of gravel or unpaved surface.