14.9km Distance 7.4km
1,471m Elevation Gain 1,415m
9.9% Avg Gradient 19.1%
21.9% Steepest 100m 38.9%
1,546m Summit 1,675m
28 Hairpins 14
1,682 Difficulty 3,134
Elevation Profiles
Monte Varagna
Piazza La Nera
The Verdict
Piazza La Nera is the harder climb overall, though Piazza La Nera is steeper while Monte Varagna is longer. The difference is meaningful but not dramatic — both are worthy challenges.