Prato Nevoso from Frabosa Sottana

Frabosa Sottana, 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.

11 km
Distance: 735 m
Elevation gain: Easy
Difficulty: Paved
Surface

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Panorama invernale di prato Nevoso — Photo: Sextum · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 735 m
Distance: 11 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a sustained 10 km climb with over 700 m elevation gain.

A 10.9 km climb from Frabosa Sottana to Prato Nevoso, Italy, gaining 735 m.

The route starts near Frabosa Sottana at about 0.6 km altitude and climbs steadily over 10.3 km to Prato Nevoso at 1636 m. The climb averages 7.1% with a maximum gradient of 11%, mostly uphill with 94% climbing. The first half includes about 51% of the total elevation gain. The surface is predominantly paved (93%) with a short gravel section (7%). Riders mainly follow the SP327 for 7.3 km on main roads, with 7.2 km lacking a dedicated cycle lane. Other parts include minor roads, quiet streets, and 0.6 km on a track. There is a 4.2 km stretch without café, shop or water between km 3.9 and 8.1. Near the top around km 8.1–8.7 there are facilities including a café, supermarket, drinking water, and toilets, all within 17 to 223 metres off route. At the finish there are supermarkets, a café, bakery, and restaurant.

Highlights

10.3 km climb averaging 7.1%
Top altitude 1636 m at km 10.9
SP327 main road for 7.3 km
Facilities near km 8.1–8.7

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Prato Nevoso	0.6 km	10.3 km	735 m	7.1 %	11 %	1636 m

High point 1636 m at 10.9 km; low point 901 m.

Prato Nevoso · starts at 0.5 km

10.3 km at 7.1% · 735 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 66% main road · 16% minor road · 12% quiet street · 6% track
Main roads: 7.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used: SP327 (7 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 94% climbing · 6% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections: 8.7 km over 5% · 3.7 km over 8% · 0.6 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

3.9 kmSpring · 200 m off route
8.1 kmSupermercato DORO · supermarket · on the route
8.2 kmLa Capanna · café · on the route
8.4 kmToilets · 220 m off route
8.7 kmDrinking water · on the route

At the finish

Baby Market · supermarket · 460 m
Panetteria Pasticceria Botto · bakery · 590 m
La Capanna · café · 620 m
Pizze a metri · restaurant · 580 m
Supermercato DORO · supermarket · 780 m

Stay after this ride

Hotel Galassia · hotel · 390 m from the finish
Albergo delle Alpi · hotel · 3.9 km from the finish
Albergo Miramonti · hotel · 3.3 km from the finish
Hotel Skilift · hotel · 3.2 km from the finish
Monte Moro · campsite · 3.3 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface: Paved
Route shape: Point to point
Riding time: 47 min
Best months: Jun to Sep — daily highs of 19–25 °C in those months

Know before you go

7.2 km on main roads without cycle lane
4.2 km without café, shop or water between km 3.9 and 8.1
Short gravel section covers 7% of route

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Sextum · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: This image was created by user Nicolò Oppicelli (Nicolò Oppicelli) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons