The most beautiful bike climbs

It's time to discover the charms of high-altitude cycling: 9 bike climbs in Lombardy

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For lovers of two wheels, Lombardy is full of more or less challenging routes that wind along tourist routes in the region.

In fact, it is not difficult to meet during the year large groups of cyclists who on the weekend
weekends they ride the most characteristic routes.

The best time to visit Lombardy by bike? Whatever!
Spring and summer, with the arrival of good weather and the lengthening of the days are the ideal periods to enjoy a long ride, autumn gives the pleasure of moving in solitude appreciating the magnificent hilly landscapes that can be encountered along the routes. Finally, true enthusiasts also move in winter, so there is no risk of being completely alone during the ride.

Get on your two-wheeler to discover the bike climbs to ride in Lombardy!

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Ghisallo Pass — Described as mystical for its historical and religious value, a symbol of the Giro in Lombardy and the Larian triangle, the Ghisallo is a climb that a cyclist must tackle at least once in his or her lifetime. It is a climb that starts in Bellagio and reaches the Sanctuary of Madonna del Ghisallo, the patron saint of cyclists. In addition to catching a fantastic view of the Lecco branch, it is possible to visit the Cycling Museum and the monument to the cyclist. The Ghisallo Pass is a 9-kilometer route with an average gradient of 5.5 percent.
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Sormano Wall — Located in the Larian Triangle in the province of Como, the Muro di Sormano has entered the legend of international cycling as one of the most challenging climbs of the past. Known to cyclists for its impossible and extreme gradients that put even champions to the test. Two kilometers of the course with an average gradient of 15.8 percent with peaks of 23 percent.
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Cuvignone Pass — Between Valcuvia and Luino, just a few kilometers from the Swiss border is Cuvignone, the mountain of the Varesotto cyclists. It is the climb where two great champions trained: Alfredo Binda and Ivan Basso. Almost 800 meters of elevation gain in about 9 km of ascent with a gradient of 8%. A magical place, surrounded by a wild and sparsely inhabited valley.
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Gavia Pass — The Gavia Pass is one of the highest alpine passes that joins the Camonica Valley to Valtellina and has seen Giro d'Italia riders pass through several times. The climb begins north of the village of Ponte di Legno and reaches the Gavia Pass with a constant gradient of around 8 percent.
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Mortirolo Pass — The Mortirolo climb, from the Valtellina side, is considered by many to be the toughest in Europe. It represents, with its meadows, pastures and forests, a rewarding place for sight and spirit. Making it famous was the solo escape of the up-and-coming Marco Pantani, who in '94 made it a coveted destination for racing bike enthusiasts, earning him victory in the race. The average gradient of the climb is 10.4 percent.
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Stelvio Pass — A legendary climb so much so that it is considered the "Mecca" of cycling, the road to the Stelvio Pass is nestled in a natural park in an area steeped in history. There are three alternatives to reach the pass: from the Lombardy side starting in Bormio, from the South Tyrol side starting in Prato allo Stelvio, and finally from the Swiss side starting in Santa Maria. The average gradient of the climb is 8 percent.
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Pass Note Tremalzo — Tremalzo is one of the most popular destinations for two-wheel enthusiasts capable of attracting cyclists from all over Europe. Drawing the slopes of the area are the beautiful views and intertwined roads that form the route from where you can admire Lake Garda and hairpin bend after hairpin bend you get closer and closer to the imposing Tremalzo Mountain. The average gradient of the climb is 7 percent.
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Mount Penice — A pleasant bike route with no extreme gradients, starting from the Po Valley atta crosses vineyards and arriving through mountain forests, toward the southern borders of Lombardy. The road to the pass, from Varzi, is a progressively more challenging climb that measures an average gradient of 5.5 percent, although the final five to six kilometers are more severe.
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Vivione Pass — The Vivione Pass is a wonderful place in all seasons where nature is master. A charming bike route that crosses the Scalve Valley. The route consists of about 21km with gradients touching peaks between 9%-10%, while the average gradient is around 5%.
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MTB-Montagna, Alpe Mara

Montagna, Farina, S.Maria Perlungo, Scessa, Oniscio, Alpe Arcinio, Mara, Alpe Mara, Rifugio Gugiatti-Sertorelli - ritorno a Montagna

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Pavia area by bike

Bridges, embankments and vineyards in a land that alternates between hills and the plain.

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On Two Wheels From Pavia to Milan

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Itinerary the cycle road of lambro

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The Po plain

Let's discover the park of the Po Plain

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MTB-Chiesa, Rifugio Bosio

Chiesa in Valmalenco, strada per Primolo, Lago di Chiesa, Alpe Airale, Rifugio Bosio, Lago di Chiesa, Alpe Pirlo, strada per Lago di Chiesa - ritorno a Chiesa Valmalenco

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MTB-Triangia, Lago Colina

Triangia (Sondrio), Ligari, Forcola, Poverzone, Alpe Prato Secondo, Alpe Marscenzo, Alpe e Lago Colina - ritorno a Triangia

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Biking between Mantua and Sabbioneta

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MTB-Chiesa, Alpe dell'Oro

Chiesa in Valmalenco, Val Rosera, sterrata lungo il torrente Mallero, Sabbionaccio, Sevenedo Inferiore, Chiareggio, Alpe dell’Oro - ritorno a Chiesa in Valmalenco

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Tour the cycle road of the val seriana

La ciclovia della Val Seriana è uno degli itinerari più belli e varii della Lombardia.

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The green route along the Muzza Canal, between Lodi and Lodi Vecchio

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Lodi Vecchio on two wheels

A bike ride through the countryside, towns and villages and great beauty

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MTB-Alpe Campelli di Albosaggia, Lago Casera

Albosaggia Alpe Campelli, Baita Campello, Casera del Meriggio, Baita Zocche, Baita Lago della Casera,Bedolessi, Albosaggia Alpe Campelli

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MTB-La via dei Terrazzamenti

ovest. Morbegno, Ponte di Ganda, S. Croce, Selva Piana, provinciale per Dazio, Dazio, Regolido, S. Antonio, Bosco, Pilasco, Masino, Ardenno, Villapinta, Ronco, Maroggia, Piasci, Monastero, Regoledo di Berbenno, Foppa, Molini, Polaggia, Postalesio, Vendolo, Castione, Moroni, Triasso, Rocce Rosse, Colombera S. Anna, Campoledro, Sondrio est. Sondrio, Ponchiera, Montagna, Poggiridenti, Tresivio, Ponte, Chiuro, Castionetto di Chiuro, Teglio, Bianzone, Villa di Tirano, Tirano

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MTB-Montagna, Carnale, Davaglione

Montagna, Paini, Cà Bongiascia, San Giovanni, Carnale, Davaglione Piano, Oniscio, Scessa, Barca, S.Maria Perlungo, Cà Zoia, Cà Mazza, Farina, Montagna

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Cycling from Tirano to Sondrio

Discover the Beauties of Alta Valtellina: The terraces, the Sanctuary of Madonna di Tirano, the Little Red Train and much more

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MTB-Piateda, Ambria

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MTB-Caspoggio S. Antonio

Caspoggio, Santa Elisabetta, Prabello, Sant’Antonio, Pianaccio, Braccia, Caspoggio

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The other way of Aprica: from Morbegno to Colico

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MTB-Boirolo (Tresivio), Bocchetta Mara

Boirolo (Tresivio), S.Stefano, Alpe Rogneda, Bocchetta di Mara - ritorno a Boirolo

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