Passo dei Ghiffi

Liguria, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo dei Ghiffi

from Borzonasca

CAT 1

Distance

14.3km

Elevation

895m

Avg %

6.3%

Max %

15.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo dei Ghiffi

from Morgallo

CAT 3

Distance

4.9km

Elevation

299m

Avg %

6.1%

Max %

14.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo dei Ghiffi is a Category 1 ascent in Liguria, Italy, topping out at 1 067 m. The Borzonasca approach is the hardest — 14.3 km at 6.3%, 895 m gained, maxing at 15.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 13.5%, around km 12.4. It can also be climbed from Morgallo (4.9 km at 6.1%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.