How hard is Via Paesante?

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

How long is Via Paesante?

Via Paesante is 0.9km long with 56m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 5 minutes.

Where does Via Paesante start?

Via Paesante starts on the Via in Tuscany, Italy. The starting coordinates are 43.6604°N, 10.8068°E.

What is the steepest section of Via Paesante?

The steepest 100-metre section of Via Paesante hits 10.7%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.3%.

Cat 5 Via

Via Paesante

Tuscany, italy

The Via rises 0.9km through gentle countryside, gaining 56m to 94m. Averaging 6.3%, the road kicks to 10.7% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. 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.