How hard is Vernazza?

Classified as Category 2, Vernazza is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Vernazza?

Vernazza is 4.3km long with 439m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 26 minutes.

Where does Vernazza start?

Vernazza starts on the SP61 in Liguria, Italy. The starting coordinates are 44.1365°N, 9.6850°E.

What is the steepest section of Vernazza?

The steepest 100-metre section of Vernazza hits 15%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 10.2%.

When is the best time to ride Vernazza?

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

Cat 2 SP61

Vernazza

Liguria, italy

The SP61 rises 4.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 439m to 460m. At 10.2% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 15%, where the road feels more wall than road. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Liguria, Italy.

Steeper than 94% of climbs in Liguria.
The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 13.8%.
15 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Vernazza

Liguria, italy

4.3km 439m 10.2%

Distance

4.3km

Avg Gradient

10.2%

Max Gradient

15%

Elevation Gain

439m

Summit

460m

Wall Rating

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Conditions

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Temperature

11.6° Cool

13.6° Mild

15.1° Mild

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26.3° Warm

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29.2° Hot

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Rainfall

123mm Moderate

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75mm Light

119mm Moderate

144mm Wet

77mm Light

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100mm Moderate

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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