Cortascio from Brissago
Ticino, switzerland
6.3km 766m 12.3%
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Cortascio from Brissago
Ticino, switzerland
Cortascio from Brissago is one of cycling's great tests — 6.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 766m from base to summit. Averaging 12.3%, the road kicks to 19.5% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 6 — 20km above 10% averaging 14.0%.
- The 3rd climb in Ticino by gradient.
- The 6th climb in Ticino by steepest gradient.
- Harder than 93% of climbs in Switzerland.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
6.3km
Avg Gradient
12.3%
Max Gradient
19.5%
Elevation Gain
766m
Summit
981m
Wall Rating
6.6
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What things cost
Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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