VALLE DI BUGANO Cycling Climb

Climb n° 11

BUGANO VALLEY

11

Northern side

🚵‍♀️ Bugano Valley – (Vicenza)

The gravel climb that follows the rhythm of the valley

The Bugano Valley is a climb that he never raises his voice.
It winds gently through woods and fields, taking advantage of the natural conformation of the valley to climb without sudden changes or forcing. authentic green, perfect for those looking for fluidity, scenery and a ride that is always under control.

Here gravel is accompaniment, not conquest.

📊 General information

Name: Bugano Valley
Common: Vicenza (VI)
Type: Gravel valley climb
Classification: 🟢 Green
Length: 1,3 km
Positive difference in height: 79 m
Average slope: 6,1%
Maximum slope: 14%
Background: compact dirt road, fine gravel, short asphalt sections
Ideal period: all the year

🧭 Technical analysis: the climb zone by zone

🔹 Zone 1 – The entrance to the valley

The approach is immediately friendly. The elevation profile shows gentle, regular slopes, with a flowing surface.
Here you can immediately find the right rhythm, without having to think about gears or cadence.

The valley welcomes the cyclist.

🔹 Zone 2 – The central progression

This is the heart of the climb. The gradient increases slightly, but remains manageable. The gravel surface is compact and well-drained, ideal for a smooth ride.
The profile does not show peaks: only one natural progression, constant.

🔹 Zone 3 – The gentle exit

The climb becomes more relaxed towards the end. The gradients decrease, the surface remains smooth and the feeling is that of a climb that it closes by itself, without the need for relaunches or extra effort.

💭 Gravel sensations

The Bugano Valley transmits sensations of balance and relaxation.
There's never any tension, there's never the feeling of having to "hold on." It's an ideal climb for pedaling while listening to the ground beneath your tires and keeping your breathing controlled.

Perfect for slow gravel, regenerative rides, exploration.

🌿 Nature and landscape

Forest and valley vegetation
Presence of the Debba Channel, natural and historical element
Cool and shaded environment
Enclosed but not oppressive landscape

The valley protects, isolates, accompanies. A climb that seems designed by nature.

🏛️ Artistic and cultural presences

Ancient agricultural and valley routes
Traces of historical rural settlements
Landscape shaped by the work of man over time

Here culture is silent, integrated, never the protagonist.

⚙️ How to deal with it

Standard gravel gear ratios more than sufficient
Ideal sliding tires
Excellent even with a loaded bike
To be approached with a steady and relaxed pace

It's a climb that you pedal without thinking too much.

🆔 Identikit of the climb

Category: Easy valley
difficulty: 🟢 Green
Character: Fluid, natural
Ideal for: beginners, contemplative gravel climbers, recovery
Strength: continuity and environment

Bugano Valley It's a climb that doesn't seek attention.
It does its job discreetly, taking you higher without you even realizing it. And that's its value: reminding you that gravel, sometimes, is simply... follow the road and let yourself be carried away.

The numbers of the climb

Length

1.3 km

Medium slope

6.1%

Maximum slope

14%

Positive height difference

79 m

Arrival fee

105 m

Flooring

Asphalt + stretches of dirt road

Municipality of departure

Longwood

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Fountains to quench your thirst

Capitals and sacred places

Technical resources

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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
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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!