Mergoscia SW climb

A short, very steep climb above Mergoscia in Ticino. Its 13.0 TEP puts it above 86% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 33.2% and start 587 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 21 to 35 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. Southwest-facing: it gets the afternoon heat and clears of snow early. The nearest named summit, Madone at 2,039 m, is 557 m away.

TEP: 13.0
Climb: +343 m
Distance: 1.3 km
Average grade: 27.4%
Time: 21 to 35 min

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