How hard is Val di Lei?

Classified as Category 3, Val di Lei is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Val di Lei?

Val di Lei is 2.5km long with 227m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 15 minutes.

Where does Val di Lei start?

Val di Lei begins in Lombardy, Switzerland. The starting coordinates are 46.4956°N, 9.4732°E.

What is the steepest section of Val di Lei?

The steepest 100-metre section of Val di Lei hits 11.5%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 9%.

Cat 3

Val di Lei

Lombardy, switzerland

At just 2.5km, Val di Lei is short but deceptively intense — 227m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. A sustained 9% average gradient with a maximum of 11.5% makes this a remarkably consistent and demanding ascent. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,901m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Lombardy, Switzerland.