Colle del Melogno

Liguria, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Colle del Melogno

from Calvisio

CAT 1

Distance

16.5km

Elevation

1018m

Avg %

6.2%

Max %

13.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle del Melogno

from Calizzano

CAT 3

Distance

9.1km

Elevation

399m

Avg %

4.4%

Max %

10.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle del Melogno is a Category 1 ascent in Liguria, Italy, topping out at 1 028 m. The Calvisio approach is the hardest — 16.5 km at 6.2%, 1 018 m gained, maxing at 13.4%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.1%, around km 14.6. It can also be climbed from Calizzano (9.1 km at 4.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 6.3. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.