Croce Serra

Piedmont, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Croce Serra

from Borgofranco d'Ivrea

CAT 2

Distance

11.5km

Elevation

538m

Avg %

4.7%

Max %

11.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Croce Serra

from Netro

CAT 3

Distance

8.5km

Elevation

283m

Avg %

3.3%

Max %

8.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Croce Serra is a Category 2 ascent in Piedmont, Italy, topping out at 854 m. The Borgofranco d'Ivrea approach is the hardest — 11.5 km at 4.7%, 538 m gained, maxing at 11.8%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.0%, around km 4.3. It can also be climbed from Netro (8.5 km at 3.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.