How hard is Via di Ripoli?

Classified as Category 5, Via di Ripoli is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Via di Ripoli?

Via di Ripoli is 1.4km long with 71m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Via di Ripoli start?

Via di Ripoli starts on the Via in Tuscany, Italy. The starting coordinates are 43.5796°N, 10.6291°E.

What is the steepest section of Via di Ripoli?

The steepest 100-metre section of Via di Ripoli hits 11.1%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 5%.

Cat 5 Via

Via di Ripoli

Tuscany, italy

The Via rises 1.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 71m to 96m. The average gradient of 5% disguises ramps of 11.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Tuscany, Italy.

A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.