SANT'EUSEBIO cycling climb

Climb n° 38

SAINT EUSEBIUS

38

West side

SAINT EUSEBIUS – (Sarego)

A long hilly ride through vineyards, woods, and open horizons

The gravel climb of Sant'Eusebio, In the municipality of Sarego, it is one of those climbs that do not strike you for the brutal gradient, but for continuity, breadth and variety. Classified Verde, is perfect for those who love “discovery” gravel: smooth surface, intelligent ups and downs and a profile that invites you to find your own rhythm, immersed in an agricultural and natural landscape typical of the eastern Berici hills.

General data

Location: Sarego (VI)
Climb name: Sant'Eusebio
Type: Gravel
Classification: 🟢 Green
Length: about 7,8 km
Positive difference in height: about 280–290 m D+
Average slope: ~3–4%
Maximum slope: short stretches around 7–8%
Background: compact dirt roads, agricultural dirt road, short asphalted sections
Exposure: variable, often open and ventilated

Altimetric profile analysis

The profile of Saint Eusebius is sweet but complex, with a gradual progression that alternates regular uphill sections with short undulations.

First part: soft approach, ideal for warming up the legs
Central part: the most continuous and significant, with regular slopes
Finish: more uneven, with some short bursts followed by recovery sections

It's not a "wall" climb, but a sequence of hills which are linked together without ever becoming banal.

Technical analysis by sector

🔹 Sector 1 – Approach (0 – 2 km)

The climb gradually builds. The surface is generally compact, and the gradient is always manageable.
Ideal for: get into the rhythm, choose the right gear, don't force it.

🔹 Sector 2 – Central body (2 – 5 km)

Here Sant'Eusebio shows its true soul: constant climbing, medium gradients, a few undulations that break the rhythm.
The gravel surface remains smooth, but requires attention to the line on the roughest sections.
Technical key: regular cadence, rounded thrust, no unnecessary jolts.

🔹 Sector 3 – Undulating Finale (5 – 7,8 km)

The profile becomes more irregular: short steep sections, false flats, slight descents that give the impression of being lost before the final effort.
It's not hard, but it comes when your legs start to feel the miles.
Council: keep something in reserve and relaunch progressively.

Gravel sensations

Saint Eusebius is pure endurance gravel.
Here you don't fight against the slope, but rather interact with the terrain and the landscape. The wheels roll, the sound of the dirt road accompanies the pedaling and the climb becomes journey more than challenge.

It's the classic climb that:

it doesn't tire you out mentally
allows you to look around
invites you to sit up and look for fluidity

Naturalistic aspects

The route crosses a mosaic typical of the Sarego hills:

neat vineyards
cultivated fields that change color with the seasons
groves and green spots that offer shade and coolness

The view often opens towards the Vicenza plain, with wide and bright glimpses, especially in the central and final stretches.

Artistic and cultural places

The climb takes its name from the area of Sant'Eusebio, linked to the local rural and religious tradition.
In the surrounding area there is no shortage of:

country churches
historic rural houses
small agricultural nuclei that tell the history of the area

Not striking monuments, but authenticity of the Berici Hills, made of details and silences.

How to deal with it

Relationships: not extreme, but better to have a 1:1 or similar to always stay agile
Tires: 38–45 mm ideal for comfort and smoothness
Driving style: fluid, regular, without jerks
When: perfect all year round, splendid in spring and autumn
Mistake to avoid: underestimate her and start too strong

Identikit of the climb

Character: regular, overview, continuous
difficulty: low–medium
Ideal for: long run, aerobic training, gravel exploration
Mood: relaxed, contemplative
Keyword: smoothness

In short (Italian only)

Sant'Eusebio It's a green climb only on paper: in reality it's a nice gravel ride, perfect for those who love to clock up the miles, breathe in the local atmosphere and enjoy the climb as part of the journey.
One of those climbs that don't scream, but remain.

The numbers of the climb

Length

7.7 km

Medium slope

3.5%

Maximum slope

13.5%

Positive height difference

258 m

Arrival fee

173 m

Flooring

Asphalt + stretches of dirt road

Municipality of departure

Sarego

Altimetric analysis

Climb analysis

Topographic Image

Google Earth Profile

Fountains to quench your thirst

Capitals and sacred places

Grancona Pilgrim Madonna

Technical resources

Weather in Vicenza

Stop & Go

The activities you can encounter along the route or around this climb.

WATER HOTEL

Difficulty

Black Climb

Very difficult climb suitable only for expert and trained cyclists

Red Climb

Difficult climb for cyclists who have a high level of preparation

Yellow Climb

Medium/difficult climb for cyclists who have a medium/high level of preparation

Blue Climb

Medium/easy climb for cyclists who have a minimum of preparation

Green Climb

Easy climb for beginners

Technical parameters

Score
A score has been assigned to each climb which indicates its position on a difficulty level scale. The simplest climb was identified with the number 1, the most difficult climb was identified with the number 100.

Length
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Medium slope
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Maximum slope
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Difference
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Flooring
Indicates the type of flooring of the climb

The Gravel Badges

Badge I - Romeo and Juliet Castles

They symbolize the entire new north-western territory of Berici Climbs, the offshoots of the Castellari Mountains, spectacular places of transition between the Berico plateau and the pre-Alpine slopes.

The very difficult Strada dei Carri (Wagon Road) that leads to the castles in the municipality of Montecchio Maggiore is representative of this part of the park.

Badge II - Sanctuary of Monte Berico

A symbolic site for the entire park, of great and rare beauty, beloved by the Giro d'Italia with two stage finishes in ten years. It also hosts two gravel climbs, including the wonderful and pleasant Colonia Bedin.

Badge III-Villabalzana

It represents a bastion, a port of arrival for many climbs in the northern area. A wonderful place surrounded by greenery with breathtaking views of Lake Fimon and the entire pre-Alpine chain.

Badge IV - Grancona

A symbolic place of the southern block, its large square, the church that looks more like an ancient castle and the panoramic terrace overlooking the Val Liona make Grancona a sought-after and desired destination.

Badge V - Hermitage of Dan Donato

It is a magical place, full of spirituality, where the rock of the hills merges with the human action to draw a perfect frame, a painting from which you can admire the skyline of the Euganean Hills and recover the seconds of time passed, here you can perceive the true essence of Berici Climbs, memento vivere.

VI- Gravel Super Hero Badge

The badge that certifies that you are the real heroes! Climbing 50 gravel climbs is a great feat that deserves to be celebrated, because the effort is hard, but even more so is managing to complete a complex journey in an often complicated and crowded life. This is an achievement of resilience and passion, it's your achievement! Hold on to it!