Cat 1

Passo della Cava from Porlezza

Lombardy, italy

Passo della Cava from Porlezza covers 10.4km and 870m of climbing, reaching 1,150m at the summit. Averaging 8.3%, the road kicks to 12.7% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Lombardy, Italy.

  • Harder than 91% of climbs in Italy.
  • The crux hits between km 3 and km 4 — 6km above 10% averaging 11.6%.
  • More vertical gain than 90% of climbs in Italy.
  • 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Passo della Cava from Porlezza

Lombardy, italy

10.4km 870m 8.3%
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Distance

10.4km

Avg Gradient

8.3%

Max Gradient

12.7%

Elevation Gain

870m

Summit

1,150m

Wall Rating

5.5

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

6.2° Cool
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10.3° Cool
12.9° Mild
16.8° Mild
22° Warm
24° Warm
23.4° Warm
19.5° Mild
15.5° Mild
9.8° Cool
6.5° Cool

Rainfall

44mm Light
37mm Dry
64mm Light
143mm Wet
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147mm Wet
116mm Moderate

Wind

8km/h Calm
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What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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