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Poggio di San Remo from Sanremo

Sanremo, 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
150 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
150 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation (m)0501001502002500 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmHighest point208 m at 0.0 kmStart0 kmFinish8 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders who want a short, steep climb within 7.5 km and moderate elevation gain.

7.5 km route from Sanremo to Poggio di Sanremo with a steep climb and 150 m elevation gain.

The route starts at Sanremo at 207 m elevation and descends to its low point of 12 m at 5.7 km. It primarily uses minor roads (66%) and includes 19% on main roads, with 1.7 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes. The surface is almost entirely paved. Climbing begins at 5.8 km with a 1.4 km ascent gaining 149 m at an average gradient of 10.6%, peaking at 162 m near Poggio di Sanremo (7.2 km). The steepest 500 m section reaches 15.8% gradient at 6.3 km. A 3.6 km descent follows, beginning at 1.5 km. Facilities include a supermarket (Conad) near km 5, a bike rental at 5.1 km, a petrol station at 5.3 km, and toilets at 5.7 km. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 4.4 km from the start. A café is available near the finish at 7.1 km (off route).

Highlights

  • Climb averaging 10.6% from 5.8 to 7.2 km
  • Poggio di Sanremo at 7.2 km
  • Monte Calvo peak near finish
  • Longest descent 3.6 km starting at 1.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—5.8 km1.4 km149 m10.6 %16.2 %162 m

High point 207 m at 0 km; low point 12 m. Passes beneath Poggio Radino, Monte Calvo.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
66% minor road · 19% main road · 7% track
Main roads
1.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
21% climbing · 51% descending · 28% flat
Steep sections
1.3 km over 5% · 1 km over 8% · 0.9 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 15.8% at 6.3 km
Longest descent
3.6 km from 1.5 km, dropping 187 m

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. 5 kmConad · supermarket · 90 m off route
  2. 5 kmFarmacia San Martino · pharmacy · 40 m off route
  3. 5.1 kmNoloBici · bike rental · 400 m off route
  4. 5.3 kmEni · petrol station · on the route
  5. 5.7 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  6. 7.1 kmMte Calvo · café · on the route
  7. 7.2 kmDrinking water · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 1.1 km — Sanremo (halt), 410 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 7.4 km — Monte Calvo (peak, 211.7 m)

At the finish

  • Mte Calvo · café · 310 m
  • La Brezza · bar · 620 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hotel Villa La Brise · hotel · 600 m from the finish
  • Casa Stefi SunRemo · apartment · 1.6 km from the finish
  • Villa Sylva · hotel · 1.9 km from the finish
  • La Casa di Sissi · hotel · 1.2 km from the finish
  • Hotel Ariston Montecarlo · hotel · 950 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
32 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water 4.4 km from start
  • 1.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Steep climb with max 16.2% gradient
  • Steepest 500 m segment 15.8% at 6.3 km

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