Monte Secchieta

Tuscany, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Monte Secchieta

from Montemignaio

CAT 1

Distance

8.2km

Elevation

621m

Avg %

7.6%

Max %

13.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Monte Secchieta

from Castel San Niccolò

CAT 4

Distance

9.0km

Elevation

210m

Avg %

2.3%

Max %

11.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Monte Secchieta is a Category 1 ascent in Tuscany, Italy, topping out at 1 450 m. The Montemignaio approach is the hardest — 8.2 km at 7.6%, 621 m gained, maxing at 13.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.0%, around km 2.5. It can also be climbed from Castel San Niccolò (9.0 km at 2.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.2. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.