Airolo SE climb

A short, very steep climb above Airolo in Ticino. Its 12.0 TEP puts it above 84% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 39.6% and start 457 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 18 to 30 minutes. Graded alpine hiking: exposed, rocky ground that needs sure feet and some use of the hands. Facing southeast, it catches the morning sun and loses its snow earlier than most. The nearest named summit, Piz Alv at 2,769 m, is 650 m away.

TEP
12.0
Climb
+290 m
Distance
1.0 km
Average grade
28.9%
Time
18 to 30 min

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