Lago della Sella
Ticino, switzerland
2.5km 166m 6.7%
3Cat 3
Lago della Sella
Ticino, switzerland
At just 2.5km, Lago della Sella is short but deceptively intense — 166m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 6.7% disguises ramps of 13.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. At 2,256m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.
- The 3rd climb in Ticino by summit elevation.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 3km above 10% averaging 12.5%.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
Distance
2.5km
Avg Gradient
6.7%
Max Gradient
13.7%
Elevation Gain
166m
Summit
2,256m
Wall Rating
3.6
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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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