Forca Canapine

Central Apennines, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Forca Canapine

from Piedilama

CAT 1

Distance

23.2km

Elevation

931m

Avg %

Max %

18.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Forca Canapine

from Norcia

CAT 1

Distance

13.4km

Elevation

677m

Avg %

5.1%

Max %

14.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Forca Canapine is a Category 1 ascent in the Central Apennines, Italy, topping out at 1 543 m. The Piedilama approach is the hardest — 23.2 km at 4.0%, 931 m gained, maxing at 18.8%. The steepest kilometre averages 15.0%, around km 21.3. It can also be climbed from Norcia (13.4 km at 5.1%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.3. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.