Verzasca S climb

A long, very steep climb above Verzasca in Ticino. Its 27.0 TEP puts it above 97% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 31.3% and start 2.8 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 80 to 136 minutes. It is graded demanding mountain hiking: expect sections where you watch every step. South-facing, so it is hot in summer and one of the first to clear of snow.

TEP: 27.0
Climb: +1258 m
Distance: 6.5 km
Average grade: 19.3%
Time: 80 to 136 min

Climbs nearby

Lavertezzo SW climb, 3.3 km at 14.7%, Ticino (same start)
Verzasca NW climb, 8.1 km at 19.1%, Ticino (1.7 km away)
Lavertezzo SE climb, 548 m at 26.8%, Ticino (2.3 km away)
Lavertezzo SE climb, 2.3 km at 16.7%, Ticino (2.4 km away)
Verzasca NW climb, 2.4 km at 24.9%, Ticino (2.7 km away)
Verzasca SW climb, 2.1 km at 23.7%, Ticino (2.7 km away)