Croce di Salven

Lombardy, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Croce di Salven

from Malegno

CAT 1

Distance

14.8km

Elevation

826m

Avg %

5.6%

Max %

14.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Croce di Salven

from Colere

CAT 3

Distance

8.9km

Elevation

363m

Avg %

4.1%

Max %

14.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 1 108 m in Lombardy, Italy, Croce di Salven is a Category 1 cycling climb. From Malegno, the toughest side climbs 14.8 km at 5.6% average — 826 m of ascent, pitching to 14.2% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 10.5%, around km 11. It can also be climbed from Colere (8.9 km at 4.1%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.