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Madonna del Ghisallo Challenge
The Madonna del Ghisallo, symbol of the Giro di Lombardia and true heart of Italian cycling, is just up the road from Bellagio, the “pearl” of Lake Como, Italy. This climb is legendary, consistently present in the Lombardia, and sacred, as on top of the climb you can find the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Sanctuary and the Ghisallo Cycling Museum, two special and unique places that will take you back to when the sport of cycling truly began. The climb can be tough in some sections, but the views and the fact that nearly every famous cyclist has ridden the same road, will make it the experience of a lifetime.
Climb it! Join the challenge.
Climb it! Join the challenge.
Give the infamous Muro di Sormano a try … it’s the toughest bike path in the world! With an average 18% gradient and max 25%, this 1.7km might be one of the toughest climbs you ever attempt. Staying on the bike for the entire climb is a challenge itself! Distract yourself by reading the altitude each meter of the way (also letting yourself know how much is left) and by reading some famous quotes about the impossible Muro. Climb it! Join the challenge.
The Climbs of Lake Como!
The best way to explore Lake Como, or any place for that matter, is on two wheels! Rent a bike and go see the many places (and passes!) that surround Lake Como. Check out the many climbs we have in our area, some long and windy while others short and steep! If you're a climber looking for a challenge, check out some of these elevation profiles below!
We've put these together to value our territory and give every area of the lake that may be missed by the average traveler a chance to be explored by you!
We've put these together to value our territory and give every area of the lake that may be missed by the average traveler a chance to be explored by you!
GHISALLINO
ONNO
MONTE BARRO
SUPER GITTANA
SCHIGNANO
TARTAVALLE
SUPER GHISALLO
The more difficult side of the Ghisallo climb, the SuperGhisallo was named the first and only time it was climbed once in the Giro di Lombardia in 1961. After branching off the main road to the Ghisallo, you’re riding along backcountry roads with no traffic at all, ideal roads for the E-bikes and roadies alike! The top of the pass is at 975m a.s.l.
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VENDROGNO
COLMA DI SORMANO
CORNIZZOLO
PALANZO
A nice and gentle climb to one of the oldest towns on Lake Como. Make sure to check out the wine press from 1572 in the village: the famous Torchio di Palanzo!
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CONCA DI CREZZO
VALCAVA
PIANI RESINELLI
Nice and shaded, the climb to the Piani dei Resinelli has been featured twice in the Giro: 1962 and 2012. The top of this climb leads you to the base of several trails that take you up to Grignone or Grignetta, two famous prealps of the Lecco area. There are many great mountain lodges for lunch on top!
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