Road · Italy
Mortirolo Pass from Mazzo di Valtellina
A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from Mazzo di Valtellina, with 875 m of climbing over Dos Signöl.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 875 m
- Riding time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Mazzo di Valtellina
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 875 m
- 8 km
Route description
- Mazzo di Valtellina
- Dos Signöl
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Dos Signöl (8.1 km at 10.8 %).
- Tops out at 1,856 m, 8.1 km in.
Highlights
- Mortirolo Pass summit at 1856 m
- Dos Signöl peak near the top
- Steep climb averaging 10.8%
- 100% paved surface
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Signöl | 0 km | 8.1 km · 875 m · 10.8 % · max 14.7 % | 8.1 km · 875 m · 10.8 % | 1856 m |
Dos Signöl · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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
