Colle Braida

Piedmont, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Colle Braida

from Avigliana

CAT 1

Distance

10.8km

Elevation

637m

Avg %

5.9%

Max %

14.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle Braida

from Sant'Antonino di Susa

CAT 2

Distance

11.9km

Elevation

623m

Avg %

5.2%

Max %

17.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle Braida

from Giaveno

CAT 2

Distance

7.9km

Elevation

496m

Avg %

6.3%

Max %

11.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle Braida is a Category 1 ascent in Piedmont, Italy, topping out at 1 006 m. The Avigliana approach is the hardest — 10.8 km at 5.9%, 637 m gained, maxing at 14.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.8%, around km 9.9. It can also be climbed from Sant'Antonino di Susa and Giaveno — the gentlest from Sant'Antonino di Susa at 5.2%: 3 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 3.8. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.