Passo del Paretaio

Tuscany, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo del Paretaio

from Firenzuola

CAT 1

Distance

10.1km

Elevation

591m

Avg %

5.9%

Max %

11.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo del Paretaio

from Palazzuolo sul Senio

CAT 2

Distance

7.9km

Elevation

456m

Avg %

5.8%

Max %

12.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 880 m in Tuscany, Italy, Passo del Paretaio is a Category 1 cycling climb. From Firenzuola, the toughest side climbs 10.1 km at 5.9% average — 591 m of ascent, pitching to 11.8% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 9.2%, around km 8.9. It can also be climbed from Palazzuolo sul Senio (7.9 km at 5.8%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 3.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.