Via Carona

Via Carona is a very steep climb above Pazzallo in Ticino. Its 13.0 TEP puts it above 86% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 26.3% and start 601 m in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 38 to 64 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. North-facing, so it stays in shade and is the cooler choice on a hot day. The nearest named summit, Sasso del Cucù, is 600 m away.

TEP: 13.0
Climb: +593 m
Distance: 3.0 km
Average grade: 19.5%
Time: 38 to 64 min

Climbs nearby

Paradiso N climb, 869 m at 21.6%, Ticino (same start)
Pazzallo NW climb, 644 m at 24.4%, Ticino (0.6 km away)
Pazzallo N climb, 2.2 km at 18.7%, Ticino (0.6 km away)
Carabbia SW climb, 1.4 km at 18.3%, Ticino (2.3 km away)
Lugano W climb, 1.8 km at 36.5%, Ticino (2.5 km away)
Arogno NW climb, 1.2 km at 24.3%, Ticino (2.7 km away)