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Italy is where cycling was born as a sport. The roads around San Remo have hosted the Milano–San Remo Monument since 1907 — the longest one-day race in professional cycling. Behind the glamorous Ligurian coastline, the hinterland climbs from sea level to over 1,100 metres through olive groves, hilltop villages and ancient mule tracks converted to tarmac. WorldTour teams train here throughout the winter for one reason: the climbs are exceptional.

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San Remo Cycling — Colle d'Oggia Mountain Loop
Hard
San Remo

San Remo Cycling — Colle d'Oggia Mountain Loop

A demanding loop from San Remo into the Ligurian hinterland. Colle d'Oggia is a 22.1 km HC climb at 4.8% average — rising from the coastal palms to 1,118 metres through olive groves and remote medieval stone villages. WorldTour teams base their winter training on these roads. 82 kilometres, 1,365 metres of climbing.

82 km
Distance
1,365m
Elevation
San Remo Cycling — Salita dei Vignai Loop
Hard
San Remo

San Remo Cycling — Salita dei Vignai Loop

A classic loop from San Remo through the vineyard-covered hills of the Ligurian hinterland. The Salita dei Vignai — Climb of the Vineyards — rises to 1,025 metres through some of the most scenic roads in western Liguria. 63 kilometres, 1,302 metres of climbing.

63 km
Distance
1,302m
Elevation
San Remo Cycling — Cipressa & Poggio Loop
Moderate
San Remo

San Remo Cycling — Cipressa & Poggio Loop

Ride the two climbs that decide Milan–San Remo — from San Remo itself. The route follows the Ligurian coast west to San Lorenzo al Mare, then turns inland to tackle the Cipressa (5.6 km at 4.1%) before descending and climbing the legendary Poggio di San Remo (3.7 km at 3.7%) back into town. At 44 kilometres with 459 metres of climbing, this is a shorter but punchy route — perfect for a focused half-day ride or a warm-up day on the Riviera. Both climbs are famous worldwide from the spring classic, yet accessible to any fit road cyclist. The descent from the Poggio back into San Remo is fast and technical — the same road where Sean Kelly and Fabian Cancellara launched their winning attacks.

44 km
Distance
459m
Elevation