Cycling in Ponte di Legno
1 cycling route from Ponte di Legno, Italy, 18 km, 18 km mapped in all, with up to 1,377 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (77 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 2,621 m on Gavia Pass from Ponte di Legno. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 18 km
- Biggest day
- 1,377 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 2,621 m on Gavia Pass from Ponte di Legno.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
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%.
More on terrain
Terrain
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.