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Nivolet Pass from Ceresole Reale

Ceresole Reale, ItalyRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

19 km
Distance
1,055 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,055 m
Distance
19 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km15 km18 kmHighest point2,605 m at 18.0 kmStart0 kmFinish18 km

Route overview

This ride is suited to cyclists capable of sustained climbs over 1000 m with steep sections.

18.5 km climb to Nivolet Pass from Ceresole Reale, Italy, gaining 1055 m.

The ride starts in Ceresole Reale and passes the small settlements of Borgiallo at 0.9 km and Villa at 2.2 km. The main climb begins shortly after Villa at 2.5 km and continues for 15.3 km with an average gradient of 6.6% and max gradient of 11.4%, reaching 2605 m altitude near the end of the route at 17.8 km. The lowest point of the ride is at 1580 m at 1 km. The surface is predominantly paved (98%), mostly on minor roads for 81% of the distance, with 16% on main roads without cycle lanes for 2.9 km. There is a steep sustained gradient with 12.2 km over 5% and 6.4 km over 8%, including 1.3 km over 10%. Services include cafés and bike rentals near the start, a viewpoint at 4.2 km, restaurants, drinking water points, and toilets at various locations. There is a longest stretch without café, shop, or water over 6.8 km from 11.5 km to 18.3 km.

Highlights

  • Nivolet Pass summit at 2605 m
  • Marmitte G. viewpoint at 4.2 km
  • Steep gradients up to 11.4%
  • Ceresole Reale start town with cafés and bike rental

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Villa 2.2 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Villa climb2.5 km15.3 km1015 m6.6 %11.4 %2605 m

High point 2605 m at 17.8 km; low point 1580 m.

Villa climb · starts at 2.5 km

15.3 km at 6.6% · 1015 m
160018002000220024002600ELEVATION (M)6.2%8.9%9.1%10%9.6%8.6%6.2%-1.8%7.1%7.4%8.0%7.2%0 km123456789101112131415.3 kmDISTANCE (KM)Villa climb · 2,603 mSTEEPEST 10.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
81% minor road · 16% main road
Main roads
2.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
79% climbing · 9% descending · 11% flat
Steep sections
12.2 km over 5% · 6.4 km over 8% · 1.3 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmCaffè Moretti · café · on the route
  2. 0 kmToilets · on the route
  3. 0 kmDispensario Farmaceutico · pharmacy · on the route
  4. 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 0.5 kmBig Paradise Fun Park · bike rental · 50 m off route
  6. 4.4 kmBar Ristorante Lo Sciatore · restaurant · 40 m off route
  7. 9.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
  8. 11.3 kmLa Baracca · restaurant · on the route
  9. 11.5 kmToilets · 70 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 4.2 km — Marmitte G. (viewpoint)

At the start

  • Caffè Moretti · café · 10 m
  • Noleggio Moretti · bike rental · 10 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 19 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 6.8 km after 11.5 km
  • 2.9 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Steep sustained gradients up to 11.4%

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.