Cat 1

Cavallascio from Brissago

Ticino, switzerland

Cavallascio from Brissago covers 6.5km and 738m of climbing, reaching 956m at the summit. Averaging 11.4%, the road kicks to 17.8% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.

  • The crux hits between km 4 and km 6 — 9km above 10% averaging 13.7%.
  • The 7th climb in Ticino by gradient.
  • Harder than 90% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The 20 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Cavallascio from Brissago

Ticino, switzerland

6.5km 738m 11.4%
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Distance

6.5km

Avg Gradient

11.4%

Max Gradient

17.8%

Elevation Gain

738m

Summit

956m

Wall Rating

6.2

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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