Monte Bar from Capriasca
Ticino, switzerland
12.4km 1031m 8.3%
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Monte Bar from Capriasca
Ticino, switzerland
Monte Bar from Capriasca is one of cycling's great tests — 12.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,031m from base to summit. Averaging 8.3%, the road kicks to 16% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,558m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.
- More vertical gain than 93% of climbs in Switzerland.
- Harder than 91% of climbs in Switzerland.
- The crux hits between km 6 and km 7 — 4km above 10% averaging 12.1%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
12.4km
Avg Gradient
8.3%
Max Gradient
16%
Elevation Gain
1031m
Summit
1,558m
Wall Rating
6.2
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Typical prices in Switzerland
CHF5.50
Coffee
CHF7.00
Beer
CHF25.00
Meal
CHF3.00
Water
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