Passes &
Climbs
A journey through the most picturesque villages of Umbria. From the 18% gradients of the 'Wall' to endless panoramas. Tre Passi Umbri challenges you on the most authentic cycling climbs in Umbria, between perfect asphalt and evocative dirt sections in the heart of the Apennines.
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335 676 7806From Spoleto to Verchiano
We start from Spoleto heading towards Cortaccione to face the first major ascent. With its 13,600 meters and gradients between 4% and 12%, 1st Spina Pass (944 mt), is a climb that requires consistency.
After the grueling climb of Piè di Cammoro, you reach Verchiano. Checkpoint
Soglio Pass and Postignano
From Verchiano, climb towards the Soglio Pass (828 mt): 3,600 m at 4-7%. Mandatory checkpoint at La Fojateria.
Downhill you reach the village of Postignano. 🔳 Checkpoint
Warning: Gravel section
500 m after the Postignano Castle begins a 2,500 m dirt section with final gradients of 8%.
Climbing up to Cerreto di Spoleto (557 mt).
Checkpoint in Piazza Pontano at the Bar del Ciarlatano. In Borgo Cerreto is the Decisive Crossroads
Turn Right onto Casenove/Sellano and, after 1 km, turn Left following signs forVallerio / Colle Soglio / Macchia.
From here you face a 9 km climb, then descend past Meggiano to the Montefiorello checkpoint. Finish by climbing up to Forca di Cerro before the final technical descent into Spoleto.
Turn Left at the sign for Ponte / Rocchetta / Poggiodomo / Gavelli for the final challenge.
"The longest climb: 25,400 m with peaks at 14%."
THE FINAL CHALLENGE: THE "WALL"
Castel S. Felice - Geppa - Forca di Cerro
From Sant'Anatolia di Narco, climb to Castel San Felice (3 km) with peaks at 12%.
Località Geppa (700 mt)
Finally the 3rd Forca di Cerro Pass (734 mt). Technical descent before returning to Spoleto.