Cavaione from Tirano
Lombardy, italy
12.8km 1120m 8.7%
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Cavaione from Tirano
Lombardy, italy
Cavaione from Tirano is one of cycling's great tests — 12.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,120m from base to summit. Averaging 8.7%, the road kicks to 15% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,560m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Lombardy, Italy.
- The crux hits between km 10 and km 12 — 10km above 10% averaging 12.3%.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in Italy.
- More vertical gain than 96% of climbs in Italy.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
12.8km
Avg Gradient
8.7%
Max Gradient
15%
Elevation Gain
1120m
Summit
1,560m
Wall Rating
6.5
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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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