Passo del Carmine

Lombardy, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo del Carmine

from Begoglio

CAT 3

Distance

15.2km

Elevation

421m

Avg %

2.8%

Max %

8.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo del Carmine

from Zavattarello

CAT 3

Distance

5.0km

Elevation

216m

Avg %

4.3%

Max %

7.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 600 m in Lombardy, Italy, Passo del Carmine is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Begoglio, the toughest side climbs 15.2 km at 2.8% average — 421 m of ascent, pitching to 8.2% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 7.2%, around km 10.9. It can also be climbed from Zavattarello (5.0 km at 4.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.