Alpe Solcio from Varzo
Piedmont, italy
11.7km 1170m 10%
HCHC
Alpe Solcio from Varzo
Piedmont, italy
Alpe Solcio from Varzo is one of cycling's great tests — 11.7km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,170m from base to summit. Averaging 10%, the road kicks to 17.8% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 28 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,709m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, Italy.
- The crux hits between km 8 and km 10 — 12km above 10% averaging 13.5%.
- Harder than 98% of climbs in Italy.
- More vertical gain than 96% of climbs in Italy.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 28 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
11.7km
Avg Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
17.8%
Elevation Gain
1170m
Summit
1,709m
Wall Rating
7
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What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
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