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Statistics: Furka Pass from Andermatt, Switzerland Length: 7,18 miles / 11,55 km Elevation Gain: 2799 feet / 853 m Average Gradient: 7,4% Strava Segment: https://strava.app.link/4ZZ9biu240b Hotel Recommendation: https://thebaseandermatt.com Best time to go: June to September/October Starting in Andermatt and finishing in the
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At 2802 m / 9193 ft, the Col de la Bonette is France's highest paved Pass and one of the highest paved roads in Europe. There are two main ascents to the Summit of the Bonette. The southern ascent pictured above from Saint Etienne de Tinee is around 26
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Statistics: Passo Giau from Pocol, Dolomites, Italy Length: 9,8 km / 6,1 miles Elevation Gain: 923 m / 3028 feet Average Gradient: 9,5% In honor of Stage 19 of the 2026 Giro d'Italia today, and the highest point of this year's race (the Cima Coppi)
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Statistics: Albula Pass from Tiefencastel, Switzerland Distance: 22,5 km / 14 miles Elevation Gain: 1360 m / 4462 feet Average Gradient: 6,1% The Albula Pass sits in the heart of Switzerland's Graubünden Region connecting St. Moritz and the Engadin Valley to the Northern Grisons. The Albula is in
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Statistics: Timmelsjoch from St. Leonhard (Merano), Italy Distance: 29,1 km / 18,1 miles Elevation Gain: 1806 m / 5925 feet Average Gradient: 6,2 % Timmelsjoch or Passo Rombo historically linked the Ötztal Valley in Tyrol with the Passeir Valley in South Tyrol. Today, Timmelsjoch is considered to be one of
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Statistics: Col de la Madone from Menton, France Distance: 14,5 km / 9,1 miles Elevation Gain: 915 m / 3001 ft Average Gradient: 6,7% The Col de la Madone is one of the most famous climbs in the Côte d'Azur. The Madone first became famous as a
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Statistics: Sa Calobra in Mallorca, Spain Length: 9,41 km / 5,85 miles Elevation Gain: 660 m / 2165 feet Average Gradient: 7,2% Sa Calobra is the most famous climb on the island of Mallorca. It first became famous as a climb where the best cyclists went to test themselves
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Statistics: Passo Stelvio from Prato, Italy Length: 23,6 km / 14,66 miles Elevation Gain: 1840 m / 6038 ft Average Gradient: 8,2% When I think about cycling in the Alps, I think about Passo Stelvio. The climb's 48 switchbacks, its steep 8,2% average gradient, and its
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The Swiss Alps are home to some of the highest Cycling Passes in Europe, and from the Swiss Town of Andermatt, there are 6 accessible Passes all above 2000m / 6562ft. Many of the Passes need no introduction as they are all famous in World Cycling, and are also featured regularly
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Statistics: Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Cortina d'Ampezzo Length: 22,36 km / 13,90 miles Elevation Gain: 1360 m / 4461 ft Average Gradient: 5% Tre Cime di Lavaredo or Drei Zinnen in German is without a doubt one of the most beautiful climbs in the World. The Italian
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Statistics - Col du Galibier Length - 34,8 km / 21,6 miles Elevation Gain - 2085 m / 6840 ft Average Gradient - 6% The Col du Galibier should need no introduction as it has been featured 64x in the Tour de France. Standing at a height of 2642m, the Galibier is one of
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Statistics - Passo del Mortirolo from Mazzo di Valtellina, Italy Length - 12,2km / 7,6 miles Elevation Gain - 1326m / 4350ft Average Gradient - 10,8% The Mortirolo is a giant in World Cycling. It is not the longest or the highest climb, but it is one of the steepest. The climb averages