Colle San Bartolomeo

Liguria, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Colle San Bartolomeo

from Vessalico

CAT 3

Distance

9.8km

Elevation

427m

Avg %

4.4%

Max %

14%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle San Bartolomeo

from Calderara

CAT 3

Distance

4.6km

Elevation

292m

Avg %

6.4%

Max %

10.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Colle San Bartolomeo is a Category 3 ascent, topping out at 625 m. The Vessalico approach is the hardest — 9.8 km at 4.4%, 427 m gained, maxing at 14.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.3%, around km 1.6. It can also be climbed from Calderara (4.6 km at 6.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.9. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.