Passo del Biscia

Liguria, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo del Biscia

from Conscenti

CAT 1

Distance

18.6km

Elevation

835m

Avg %

4.5%

Max %

11.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo del Biscia

from Varese Ligure

CAT 3

Distance

16.5km

Elevation

542m

Avg %

3.3%

Max %

12.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 885 m in Liguria, Italy, Passo del Biscia is a Category 1 cycling climb. From Conscenti, the toughest side climbs 18.6 km at 4.5% average — 835 m of ascent, pitching to 11.7% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 10.0%, around km 13.5. It can also be climbed from Varese Ligure (16.5 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 3.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.