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Splügen Pass from Chiavenna

Chiavenna, ItalyRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

31 km
Distance
1,798 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,798 m
Distance
31 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km31 kmHighest point2,115 m at 30.7 kmStart0 kmFinish31 km

Route overview

Suitable for experienced cyclists prepared for sustained mountain climbing over 30 km with 1798 m ascent.

A 31 km point-to-point climb from Chiavenna, Italy to Splügen Pass at 2114 m, gaining 1798 m.

The route starts in Chiavenna at 328 m and climbs steadily for 25 km, gaining 1575 m at an average gradient of 6.2%, reaching 1904 m near Montespluga. There is a final 3 km push climbing 208 m at 6.9% average gradient to the pass at 2114 m. The road is mainly main road (SS36) for 93% of the route, with almost no cycle lanes on the 28 km main road section. Surface is mostly paved, with just 3% gravel or unpaved. The profile is mountainous with 86% climbing, including 19.8 km over 5% gradient and 7.8 km over 8%. The steepest sustained gradient is 23.4% over 500 m near the start. Facilities are available along the way with shops and cafes in Chiavenna and Campodolcino, and occasional drinking water points and restaurants up the route. The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 4.5 km between 20.8 km and 25.3 km. Bailouts are possible at Chiavenna and Campodolcino train stations. Notable settlements en route include Bette, San Giacomo Filippo, Gallivaggio, Lirone, and Montespluga close to the pass.

Highlights

  • Santuario della Madonna di Gallivaggio near 7.6 km
  • Final high point at Passo dello Spluga, 2114 m
  • Multiple food stops including Ca’ nei Sass restaurant at 8.8 km
  • Viewpoint at Acque Rosse, 19.7 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed· crosses into CH

  1. San Giacomo Filippo 3.7 km
  2. Motta San Guglielmo 4.2 km
  3. Gallivaggio 7.4 km
  4. Lirone 8.6 km
  5. Cimaganda 9.3 km
  6. Prestone 11.5 km
  7. Portarezza 11.8 km
  8. Pietra 12.2 km
  9. Tini 12.6 km
  10. Campodolcino 13.1 km
  11. Acero 13.2 km
  12. Corti 13.6 km
  13. Pianazzo 17.5 km
  14. Stuetta 23.8 km
  15. Montespluga 27.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Chiavenna climb0.2 km25.2 km1575 m6.2 %12.8 %1904 m
Montespluga climb27.3 km3 km208 m6.9 %13 %2114 m

High point 2114 m at 30.4 km; low point 328 m.

Chiavenna climb · starts at 0.2 km

25.2 km at 6.2% · 1575 m
40060080010001200140016001800ELEVATION (M)7.2%7.2%7.1%7.0%6.7%7.5%7.2%1.4%2.4%4.0%8.3%8.0%9.1%8.5%8.8%7.4%7.7%8.8%5.1%3.9%0.8%0 km123456789101112131415161718192021222325.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Chiavenna climb · 1,904 mSTEEPEST 9.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Montespluga climb · starts at 27.3 km

3 km at 6.9% · 208 m
1950200020502100ELEVATION (M)7.9%6.7%0 km123.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Montespluga climb · 2,112 mSTEEPEST 7.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
93% main road · 5% quiet street
Main roads
28.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
SS36 (28 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
86% climbing · 2% descending · 12% flat
Steep sections
19.8 km over 5% · 7.8 km over 8% · 2 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 23.4% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmCrai · supermarket · on the route
  2. 0 kmFarmacia Dottor Dolci · pharmacy · 40 m off route
  3. 0.2 kmLa Casa del Pane · bakery · on the route
  4. 0.2 km4 Bike · bike shop · 30 m off route
  5. 0.3 kmStazione di Servizio IP di Balatti Andrea · petrol station · 90 m off route
  6. 1.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 5 kmSpring · 110 m off route
  8. 7.4 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  9. 8.8 kmCa’ nei Sass · restaurant · 40 m off route
  10. 13 kmLafarmacia. Edelweiss · pharmacy · on the route
  11. 13.3 kmRetitalia · petrol station · 30 m off route
  12. 13.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  13. 13.5 kmAntico Borgo · café · on the route
  14. 13.5 kmMoiola Market Campodolcino Corti · supermarket · on the route
  15. 17.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
  16. 20.8 kmRifugio Teggiate · restaurant · 30 m off route
  17. 27.6 kmLa Capriata · restaurant · 100 m off route
  18. 27.6 kmKiosco · kiosk · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Chiavenna (station), 340 m off route
  • 14.2 km — Campodolcino (station), 50 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 7.6 km — Santuario della Madonna di Gallivaggio (attraction)
  • 19.7 km — Acque Rosse (viewpoint)
  • 30.4 km — Passo dello Spluga (viewpoint, 2100 m)

At the start

  • Crai · supermarket · 10 m
  • Caffé Pestalozzi · café · 20 m
  • Il Fornaio · bakery · 20 m
  • La Casa del Pane · bakery · 180 m
  • Bar Vicini · bar · 20 m

Stay after this ride

  • Albergo della Posta · hotel · 1.9 km from the finish
  • Albergo Vittoria · hotel · 1.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2 h 12 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 4.5 km from 20.8 to 25.3 km
  • 28 km on main roads without cycle lanes (SS36)
  • Steepest sustained gradient: 23.4% over 500 m at route start
  • 7.8 km over 8% gradient climbs

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.