Blenio SE climb

A power-hike climb above Blenio in Ticino. The hardest 500 metres average 23.4% and start 1.6 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Facing southeast, it catches the morning sun and loses its snow earlier than most. Most runners need 40 to 67 minutes. At 8.5 TEP it is harder than 74% of the climbs in the catalogue. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. The nearest named summit, Croce del Bosc at 2,305 m, is 218 m away.

TEP: 8.5
Climb: +597 m
Distance: 4.0 km
Average grade: 14.9%
Time: 40 to 67 min

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