38.1
PDI
7.2 mi
DISTANCE
4,176 ft
GAINED
11.1 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Luke Hise, AZ
INTRO
Mortirolo. Yes THE Mortirolo! We love Mortirolo, and, contrary to many of its “sans scenery” critics, we beg to differ! At #9 on the Top Italian Climbs list, it is a stout climb and serious challenge. There is a reason this climb has been one of the most frequently visited by the Giro d ’Italia over the years (see chart in Full Summary). Yes, the distant views are often blocked by the thickly wooded forests bordering the road as we ascend, but to the interested and trained eye, there is much to behold.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. This climb is ALL about UP - ride 11.6 kilometers gaining 1,270 meters at 11.1% with 0 descent. 57% of the climb is at 10-15% grade and 7% is at 15-20%. The steepest 500 meters is 15.8% and steepest kilometer 15%.
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Roadway: Because this is a Giro favorite, this narrow two lane roadway is in pristine condition.
Traffic: Mild.
Parking: Ride from Bormio if you are staying at that Italian Alps cycling hub (see PJAMM climb area page - Bormio, Italy), or on Via Orti 1 kilometer from the start of the climb - Map; Street View.
Provisions: There may be a food truck at the finish. There is also a refugio just below the top of the climb and a couple just past it.
We have stayed twice in Bormio (see PJAMM Top World Climb Area - Bormio, Italy) when we have climbed Mortirolo (once climbing all four routes to the top on our trip), Passo di Gavia and Passo dello Stelvio.
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