How hard is Riomaggiore?

Classified as Category 4, Riomaggiore is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Riomaggiore?

Riomaggiore is 1.7km long with 113m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Riomaggiore start?

Riomaggiore starts on the SP32 in Liguria, Italy. The starting coordinates are 44.0998°N, 9.7436°E.

What is the steepest section of Riomaggiore?

The steepest 100-metre section of Riomaggiore hits 9%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.6%.

When is the best time to ride Riomaggiore?

Riomaggiore is best ridden around March, when temperatures sit around 21°C.

Cat 4 SP32

Riomaggiore

Liguria, italy

The SP32 rises 1.7km through gentle countryside, gaining 113m to 211m. The gradient averages 6.6% — steady enough to find a rhythm, steep enough to feel it. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Liguria, Italy.

A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Riomaggiore

Liguria, italy

1.7km 113m 6.6%

Distance

1.7km

Avg Gradient

6.6%

Max Gradient

Elevation Gain

113m

Summit

211m

Wall Rating

3.1

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Conditions

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Temperature

11.6° Cool

13.6° Mild

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26.3° Warm

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Rainfall

123mm Moderate

90mm Moderate

75mm Light

119mm Moderate

144mm Wet

77mm Light

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158mm Wet

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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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