Passo del Carnaio

Northern Apennines, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo del Carnaio

from Santa Sofia

CAT 2

Distance

10.9km

Elevation

505m

Avg %

4.6%

Max %

11.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo del Carnaio

from San Piero in Bagno

CAT 3

Distance

5.3km

Elevation

295m

Avg %

5.6%

Max %

12.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo del Carnaio is a Category 2 ascent in the Northern Apennines, Italy, topping out at 776 m. The Santa Sofia approach is the hardest — 10.9 km at 4.6%, 505 m gained, maxing at 11.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.6%, around km 2.5. It can also be climbed from San Piero in Bagno (5.3 km at 5.6%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.3. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.