Via Costa
Lombardy, italy
9.2km 992m 10.8%
HCHC
Via Costa
Lombardy, italy
Via Costa is one of cycling's great tests — 9.2km of sustained climbing, gaining 992m from base to summit. The average gradient of 10.8% disguises ramps of 25.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 25 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,702m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Lombardy, Italy.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 4 — 20km above 10% averaging 13.9%.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in Italy.
- Harder than 98% of climbs in Italy.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 25 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
9.2km
Avg Gradient
10.8%
Max Gradient
25.1%
Elevation Gain
992m
Summit
1,702m
Wall Rating
7.4
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What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
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