Lecco–Ballabio Climb – Morterone Ascent Tunnel loop from Calolziocorte-Olginate

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Lecco–Ballabio Climb – Morterone Ascent Tunnel loop from Calolziocorte-Olginate

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Lecco–Ballabio Climb – Morterone Ascent Tunnel loop from Calolziocorte-Olginate

03:12

42.7km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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8.04 km

Lecco–Ballabio Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Ascent of about 5km with 400m of elevation gain all on the road. Slopes that are never excessive, but in the last section they are certainly more demanding. Enjoyable climb depending on the traffic you find.

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17.0 km

View of the Hairpin Bends to Morterone

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Panoramic point, one of many, on the climb to Morterone. Breathtaking panorama embellished by the hairpin bends that wind along the side of the mountain.

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17.1 km

Morterone Ascent Tunnel

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About 150m long gallery, the central part is very dark. Attention!

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17.3 km

View of Lecco and Lake Como from the Morterone climb

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Iconic climb that climbs from Ballabio to Morterone, one of the smallest towns in Italy. Pedalable climb with its numerous hairpin bends, which offer a magnificent view of Lake Como and the city of Lecco

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21.7 km

Hairpin Bends of the Road to Morterone

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Regular and very panoramic ascent, it is appreciated in winter for the sun that kisses it from the morning, but also in summer evenings.

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25.7 km

The Love Bench Viewpoint (La Panchina dell'Amore)

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panoramic point on the Morterone road: comfortably seated on a new bench you can admire Lecco with the lakes and mountains around, Brianza in the distance. The sign invites you to admire the view and... to give yourself a kiss! You can take a selfie with the frame and then get back on the road.

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