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The final climb to the top of the pass in Buggiolo, over 4 serpentines, has a gradient of more than 20% - you have to pedal hard again here, but there aren't many meters of altitude left to overcome.

The Ghisallo climb is a legendary one.

VERY NICE PLACE FOR CYCLISTS

The Ghisallo hill (Ghisall in Lombard) is a road pass that connects Valassina with the upper part of the Lariano Triangle. The crossing point, at an altitude of 754 m above sea level, is part of the municipality of Magreglio. A few meters from the pass there is a small church: the sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo. Its name (according to an ancient legend) derives from a certain Ghisallo who in medieval times was attacked by bandits in that place and made a vow to the Madonna to build a church in his honor if he escaped. The sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo The Ghisallo climb (from the north side) is traditionally covered by the Giro di Lombardia and has also been included several times in the route of the Giro d'Italia. For this reason, the Madonna del Ghisallo is particularly venerated by cyclists, and on the initiative of the then parish priest Don Ermelindo Viganò (1906–1985), in 1949 Pope Pius XII proclaimed her the universal patroness of cyclists. Next to the sanctuary you can find the Cycling Museum and the "Monument to the cyclist", designed and created by Elio Ponti, sculptor from Ponzate, Como. Source: Wikipedia

Super panoramic climb from Varenna to Passo Agueglio. Little traffic on weekends, just watch out for groups of motorcyclists who sometimes tend to cut corners too much. There is a bit of everything, hairpin bends, straight sections, significant slopes, especially at the beginning and end of the ascent, you pass by some villages and then through more wooded areas. Once you reach the top, a truly remarkable panorama opens up which, as they say, repays the effort. Watch out for the descent on the other side, the asphalt is in good condition and it's really fun to do but you often find rocks in the middle of the road.

From Varenna to Elsino the climb is challenging but very varied, with changes in pace and hairpin bends that help you catch your breath, furthermore the view is truly magnificent. From the town of Elsino it becomes decidedly more challenging but once you arrive at the Agueglio Pass you can enjoy a wonderful panorama. Asphalt from good to excellent. The descent to Valsassina is beautiful, but be careful of the asphalt in some places in poor condition and above all the risk of finding stones on the road. Caution.

The Capanna San Lucio is a refuge that can be reached starting from Val Cavargna or from Valcolla, the opposite Swiss valley.

The Giovo Refuge is closed and unattended, in order to stay there you must ask for the keys in advance at the Sant'Anna restaurant in Germasino. Here you can leave the car to go up to Passo San Jorio or to continue on other paths. The road that gets here is not the best, as a large part of it is dirt, but with the right attention it is not a big problem.