Italy Piani Superiore from Tavagnasco
Piani Superiore from Tavagnasco Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

30.5
PDI
5.9 mi
DISTANCE
3,456 ft
GAINED
10.9 %
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This 5.9 mile bike climb is located in Piemonte, Italy. The average gradient is 10.9% and there is a total elevation gain of 3,456 ft, finishing at 4,384 ft.

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Climb Summary

This is a little known yet very challenging Top 20 Italian road bike climb. Tavagnasco was included in the 2016 4 stage Valle d’Aosta Tour (Stage 3).  The average grade for this climb is a eye catching 11% and there are definitely sections that well exceed that - right out of the gate we average 13.3% for .7 miles / 1.1 km.  By our count, there are approximately 30 tornanti (switchbacks) on this brief climb - quite a high concentration and a testament to the steepness of the mountain the road ascends.

While we would not recommend traversing Italy to do this climb (as we would for such icons as Stelvio, Gavia and Zoncolan), Tavagnasco is only 35 miles /58 km from the start of the incomparable Colle del Nivolet and if you have travelled Italy or the world to climb Nivolet (which is justified), consider taking on Tavagnasco while you are in the area.

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             Heading towards the start on Via Tavagnasco                                            Yes!  Let’s DO this . . . .

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                                                                 Interesting surroundings along the climb          

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                                                            Well, we are not going to bicker with that assessment!

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The road pitches up to 20% in spots

                                                                                                 

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                 This is a Steeeeeeep mountain!                           Breathtaking views north of the SS 26 corridor

                                                   

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                             The only flat spot on the ride - that’s when you know you’re at the end of the climb 

Steepest climb begins at km 2.3 (13.8%)