Muro di Campeggio: a devastatingly steep paved road
Muro di Campeggio is a short but devastatingly steep climb located in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, in Italy. It is said to be one of the most severe climbs of any road cycling race worldwide.
Where is Muro di Campeggio?
The road is located north of Pergoloso, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, in the north-central part of the country.
How steep is Muro di Campeggio?
The road is fully paved. With less than two kilometres in length, it has an average gradient of 15.9%, but features sections in excess of 29%. This brutal climb makes Sormano look like a cakewalk.