Test bed for every local bike amateur, the hill up to the Rifugio Panarotta is well known for its being a milestone of the “Giro d’Italia” and for its twinning with the Alpe d’Huez.
download gpx routeChallenge #1 Two are the main characteristics of this trip: its important climbs and the natural shadowing of the wood on hottest days. From Levico Terme, there are less than 15 km to sweep, but they’re a long, uninterrupted hill. As soon as you reach the top, you’ll find an information panel showing the unexpected similarities between the Panarotta and the Alpe d’Huez and your eyes will delight looking at the Brenta Dolomites and the underlying Val dei Mòcheni. Length of hill: 15,7 kmStarting height: 427 m slmFinishing height: 1.656 m slmDrop of hill: 1.228 mClimbing average rate: 8%Maximum climbing rate: 14%Suggested gears: 34x28 |
