Mergoscia SW climb

A short, very steep climb above Mergoscia in Ticino. With 5.5 TEP it lands near the middle of the catalogue. Its steepest 500 metres run at 23.5% and start 587 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 15 to 26 minutes. Graded as a hiking trail, so fitness matters more than footing. Facing southwest, it takes the afternoon heat and melts out early in the year.

TEP
5.5
Climb
+242 m
Distance
1.2 km
Average grade
19.5%
Time
15 to 26 min

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