How hard is Via Vernelli?

Classified as Category 5, Via Vernelli is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Via Vernelli?

Via Vernelli is 1.1km long with 46m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 7 minutes.

Where does Via Vernelli start?

Via Vernelli starts on the Via in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The starting coordinates are 44.2926°N, 11.7930°E.

What is the steepest section of Via Vernelli?

The steepest 100-metre section of Via Vernelli hits 10.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.3%.

Cat 5 Via

Via Vernelli

Emilia-Romagna, italy

The Via rises 1.1km through gentle countryside, gaining 46m to 162m. The average gradient of 4.3% disguises ramps of 10.2% — 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 Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.