Medeglia from Bironico
Ticino, switzerland
6.8km 609m 8.9%
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Medeglia from Bironico
Ticino, switzerland
Medeglia from Bironico covers 6.8km and 609m of climbing, reaching 1,044m at the summit. The average gradient of 8.9% disguises ramps of 23.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Ticino.
- The 1st climb in Ticino by steepest gradient.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 6km above 10% averaging 12.5%.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
6.8km
Avg Gradient
8.9%
Max Gradient
23.1%
Elevation Gain
609m
Summit
1,044m
Wall Rating
5.8
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