Cat 4

Passo Scimfuss

Ticino, switzerland

Passo Scimfuss covers 3.6km and 187m of climbing, reaching 2,244m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.2% disguises ramps of 12.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,244m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.

  • The 4th climb in Ticino by summit elevation.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Passo Scimfuss

Ticino, switzerland

3.6km 187m 5.2%
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Distance

3.6km

Avg Gradient

5.2%

Max Gradient

12.7%

Elevation Gain

187m

Summit

2,244m

Wall Rating

3.4

What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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