Road · From the map · Italy
Cycling in Chiavenna
Cycling from Chiavenna includes a long mountainous climb over 25 km to Splügen Pass, passing several small villages and reaching over 2100 m elevation.
Riding in Chiavenna in numbers
- 1
- 31 km
- 31 km
- 1,798 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 92% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,114 m on Splügen Pass from Chiavenna
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Chiavenna
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Chiavenna
Chiavenna offers a notable route heading to Splügen Pass, covering 30.7 km from the town to the border with Switzerland. This route passes through numerous small places such as Bette, San Giacomo Filippo, and Montespluga, providing a steady ascent into the mountains. Cyclists encounter a significant climb starting soon after leaving Chiavenna, with an elevation gain of 1575 m over 25.2 km, averaging a gradient of 6.2%. The route crosses between Italy and Switzerland, reaching a height of 2114 m at its highest point. The path is predominantly paved, with 97% of the surface suitable for road bikes. Though largely on main roads without cycle lanes for 28.2 km, the route benefits from the presence of four railway stations nearby and services spaced at most 4.5 km apart, offering some support along the way.
- The terrain is mountainous with a long climb averaging 6.2%, reaching a maximum gradient of 12.8%. The highest elevation on the route is 2114 m.
