Norikura Tōge from Azusa Lake
Nagano, japan
28.1km 1711m 6.1%
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Norikura Tōge from Azusa Lake
Nagano, japan
Norikura Tōge from Azusa Lake covers 28.1km and 1,711m of climbing, reaching 2,716m at the summit. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 10.5% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 27 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,716m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Nagano, Japan.
- Summit above 2700m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The crux hits between km 19 and km 19 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.5%.
- The 27 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
28.1km
Avg Gradient
6.1%
Max Gradient
10.5%
Elevation Gain
1711m
Summit
2,716m
Wall Rating
6.9
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