Cat 2

Val Colla from Lugano

Ticino, switzerland

Val Colla from Lugano covers 14.8km and 724m of climbing, reaching 1,053m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 12.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Ticino, Switzerland.

  • Longer than 94% of climbs in Switzerland.
  • The crux hits between km 12 and km 12 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.6%.
  • 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Val Colla from Lugano

Ticino, switzerland

14.8km 724m 4.9%
2

Distance

14.8km

Avg Gradient

4.9%

Max Gradient

12.1%

Elevation Gain

724m

Summit

1,053m

Wall Rating

4.7

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

9.4° Cool
12.4° Mild
13.8° Mild
16.6° Mild
20.3° Warm
25.6° Warm
27.7° Warm
27° Warm
23° Warm
18.9° Mild
13° Mild
9.8° Cool

Rainfall

50mm Light
37mm Dry
65mm Light
134mm Wet
165mm Wet
207mm Wet
241mm Wet
308mm Wet
183mm Wet
263mm Wet
160mm Wet
126mm Moderate

Wind

8km/h Calm
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What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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