マペッロの峠・トップ6

A legendary climb in the Bergamo valleys.

The little church of Santa Margherita is the starting point of some Trails that lead towards the locality Le Donne di Torre de Busi or towards the valley of San Gregorio and then continue on the Pope's path

Ascent but above all descent to be done very carefully.

Gravel road, paved in some sections, which passes inside the quarry and leads to the famous Valcava pass. Constant and never prohibitive slopes.

Passo Valcava 1,340 Mt. Terrace of Lombardy https://youtu.be/tMzfo4sdJiE

The climb to the Valico di Valcava pass is exactly as it has been described dozens of times: very easy to pedal in the first kilometres, then it drags a little at the 18% sign, but there are just a couple of ramps with a double-digit gradient. The last sign to arrive is very enjoyable and heralds the climb to the top. There is no water along the climb so take the necessary precautions.

The last 3 km have a truly remarkable gradient, 17/18%, downhill then the asphalt is in very bad condition.

It starts from Baranzate and then follows the trail of a more experienced friend. Nice ride. The Curone Valley, a MTB paradise, an interesting discovery. Climb sometimes, very tough. The cycle computer scored me + 17%