Giro del postino (Italy)

Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italia

9.9 miles (16.0 km) · 4,085 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Giro del postino (Italy) is a 9.9-mile loop route in Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italia, gaining 4,052 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 1,722 feet at an average 12.1% grade. Only 36% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (16.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,085 ft (1,245 m)
Average gain	411 ft per mile (78 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 466 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.6%
Runnable	36% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Giro del postino (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Giro del postino (Italy) have?

Giro del postino (Italy) has 4,085 ft (1,245 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (16.0 km). That averages 411 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Giro del postino (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Giro del postino (Italy) is 14.3 of 100. That is harder than 82% of routes at a similar distance. About 36% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Giro del postino (Italy)?

The longest climb on Giro del postino (Italy) runs 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and gains 466 ft (142 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.6%.