Madonna del Ghisallo Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

10.2
PDI
6.5 mi
DISTANCE
1,966 ft
GAINED
5.2 %
AVG. GRADE

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Page Contributor(s): Mike Presellin, Robbinsdale, MN, USA

INTRO

This 6.5 mile bike climb is located in Lombardia, Italy. The average gradient is 5.2% and there is a total elevation gain of 1,966 ft, finishing at 2,507 ft.

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Difficulty: Strenuous
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Sep 23, 2026
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 5
traffic: 2
road: 3
Sep 23, 2026
scenery: 5
traffic: 2
road: 3
When I looked at the average grade, I underestimated this climb and saw it as "the warmup climb to get to Sormano's wall." That was an incorrect assumption. This climb was actually pretty-tough and has a couple 20%+ sections of it's own and they are closer to the beginning of the climb. Once you go through the roundabout start, it kicks up rather quickly and alternates between steeps and switchbacks. In the middle there is a healthy flat relief section followed by a brief hill and a downhill. Don't stop at the motorcycle museum. The climb isn't over after that. After the mini descent, there is a mean switchback section with stone walls. At the top of that there will be a church of the patron saint of cycling, "Madonna del Ghisallo." Most of the climb besides the top is in the shade. Be careful in the beginning portions as large trucks frequent this road and are not subtle about it. Stop at the church/museum at the top. It's awesome!
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CLIMB SUMMARY

Cycling Ghisallo, Lake Como, Italy

Ride 10.4 kilometers gaining 600 meters at 5.3% average grade.

This is a bike climb to cycling heaven.  Ride from Bellagio on Lake Como to the Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo.  At the top is an extraordinary cycling museum created by the efforts of legendary Italian cyclists and 3 time Giro winner Fiorenzo Magni.  

Ghisallo Cycling Museum (Museo del Ciclismo)

This historical bike climb has been featured many times in the Giro di Lombardia and also in the Giro d’Italia.

The Museum is also an authentic chapel (blessed by Pope Benedict XVI May 31, 2006.

Photo:  Explorelakecomo.com

Thank you to Mike Presellin, Robbinsdale, MN, USA