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Mortirolo Pass from Mazzo di Valtellina

Mazzo di Valtellina, 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.

8 km
Distance
875 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
875 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmHighest point1,856 m at 8.1 kmStart0 kmFinish8 km

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a short but very steep and sustained climb.

Mortirolo Pass from Mazzo di Valtellina, Italy, 8.1 km climb with 875 m gain.

Starting at Mazzo di Valtellina at 980 m elevation, the route climbs 8.1 km to the Mortirolo Pass at 1856 m. The ascent has an average gradient of 10.8% and a maximum of 14.7%, with 99% of the route uphill. Climbing is very steep throughout, with 7.9 km over 5%, 7.2 km over 8%, and 4.8 km over 10% gradients. The first half accounts for 72% of the elevation gain. The entire route is paved, riding 62% on minor roads including 5 km on Strada del Mortirolo and 40% on main roads, specifically 3.2 km on SS42 dir/A, all lacking cycle lanes. There is a stretch of 3.3 km between 3.7 and 7 km with no cafés, shops, or water. Drinking water is available off-route near 0.7 km, 3.7 km, and 7.5 km. At the top, 8 km, there are toilets and a bike repair stand close by. The route passes beneath Dos Signöl peak at 1953 m near the summit. This point-to-point climb is strictly uphill and suited for those ready to face sustained steep gradients on mixed road classes.

Highlights

  • Mortirolo Pass summit at 1856 m
  • Dos Signöl peak near the top
  • Steep climb averaging 10.8%
  • 100% paved surface

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Dos Signöl0 km8.1 km875 m10.8 %14.7 %1856 m

High point 1856 m at 8.1 km; low point 980 m. Passes beneath Dos Signöl.

Dos Signöl · starts at 0 km

8.1 km at 10.8% · 875 m
100011001200130014001500160017001800ELEVATION (M)12%13%12%10%9.1%9.2%7.4%0 km12345678.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Dos Signöl · 1,856 mSTEEPEST 13.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
62% minor road · 40% main road
Main roads
3.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
Strada del Mortirolo (5 km), SS42 dir/A (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
7.9 km over 5% · 7.2 km over 8% · 4.8 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. 0.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 3.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 7.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 8 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 8 kmRepair stand · on the route

Stay after this ride

  • Albergo Passo Mortirolo · hotel · 780 m from the finish
  • Rifugio al Lago del Mortirolo · hotel · 960 m from the finish
  • Hotel Bar Ristorante Belvedere · hotel · 1.2 km from the finish
  • Albergo San Giacomo · hotel · 1.4 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
35 min

Know before you go

  • 3.3 km without café, shop, or water between km 3.7 and 7
  • 3.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • Sustained steep gradient up to 14.7%
  • Almost entire route uphill with 99% climbing

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