Sestriere from Cesana Torinese
- 14 km
- 694 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 694 m
- 14 km
Route overview
Suited to riders capable of sustained climbing over 14 km with almost 700 m elevation gain.
14 km climb from Cesana Torinese to Sestriere with 694 m elevation gain on mainly paved roads in Italy.
Starting from Cesana Torinese at 1353 m, the route climbs steadily for 14 km to reach Sestriere at 2046 m. The first short climb starts just under 1 km in, rising 57 m at an average gradient of 3% over 1.9 km, reaching 1419 m. The main climb begins at 3.1 km, ascending 627 m at 5.8% average gradient over almost 11 km, with some sections steepening to nearly 10%. The road surface is mostly paved (96%) but includes about 4% gravel or unpaved sections. The route mainly follows main roads (11.3 km) without cycle lanes, including 8.5 km on SP215, supplemented by short quiet streets and path segments.
Highlights
- Main climb up to Sestriere at 2046 m
- Starting point Cesana Torinese at 1353 m
- Longest named road SP215 for 8.5 km
- Poggio Capret peak near the finish
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0.9 km | 1.9 km | 57 m | 3 % | 5.6 % | 1419 m |
| Cesana Torinese climb | 3.1 km | 10.9 km | 627 m | 5.8 % | 9.7 % | 2046 m |
Cesana Torinese climb · starts at 3.1 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 81% main road · 11% quiet street · 4% path
- Main roads
- 11.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- SP215 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 87% climbing · 1% descending · 12% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.1 km over 5% · 2.5 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
- 0.1 kmGriacaffè · café · on the route
- 0.1 kmGRIA S.R.L. · supermarket · 110 m off route
- 0.1 kmPharmacy · 180 m off route
- 0.2 kmToilets · 140 m off route
- 3.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 7.3 kmRistorante Il Cardo · restaurant · 30 m off route
- 9.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 13 kmEconomy · petrol station · 110 m off route
- 13.7 kmBaraldo · café · 30 m off route
- 13.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 13.9 kmSanimont s.r.l · hospital · on the route
- 14 kmDetta Antonio · supermarket · 40 m off route
- 14 kmDrinking water · on the route
Worth a stop
- 13.7 km — Poggio Capret (peak, 2051 m)
At the start
- Griacaffè · café · 90 m
- GRIA S.R.L. · supermarket · 120 m
- Pig Steack House · pub · 60 m
- Bar Pizzeria Al Brusacheur · restaurant · 60 m
- L'atelier du Boulanger · bakery · 290 m
At the finish
- Cafe Marbì · café · 20 m
- Galup · bakery · 50 m
- Baraldo · café · 210 m
- Detta Antonio · supermarket · 40 m
- Bar Abba · bar · 20 m
Stay after this ride
- Grand Hotel · hotel · 120 m from the finish
- Hotel Cristallo · hotel · 200 m from the finish
- Hotel Savoy · hotel · 160 m from the finish
- Hotel Torre Rossa · hotel · 290 m from the finish
- Hotel Olimpic · hotel · 220 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 00 min
- Jul to Sep — daily highs of 19–25 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 11.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- Gravel or unpaved for 4% of the route
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water 2 km from km 1.1 to 3.1