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L'Eroica Lungo 209 km course preview

The 2026 L'Eroica Lungo 209 km course is 211.5 km (131.4 mi) and finishes where it starts, with 4,214 m of climbing. RideMorrow finds 54 distinct climbs and 55 descents; the listed climbs account for 81% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 70.6 km: 5.23 km at an average 7.0%, peaking at 15.7% over 100 m. The second quarter holds the most climbing (29%).

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CourseClimbsStart
Distance
211.5 km131.4 mi
Elevation gain
4,214 m13,824 ft
Climbs
5455 descents
Steepest 100 m
18.9%On a listed climb
Corners
605188 technical
High point
619 mLow 130 m

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.
First quarter874 m0 km–53 km
Second quarter1,219 m53 km–106 km
Third quarter1,053 m106 km–159 km
Final quarter1,066 m159 km–211 km

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score
  1. 1
    Climb 17 · from 70.6 km5.23 km · 367 m up · 7.0% average, 15.7% steepest
    2.6
  2. 2
    Climb 39 · from 154.0 km1.15 km · 111 m up · 9.7% average, 14.3% steepest
    1.1
  3. 3
    Climb 46 · from 179.1 km3.20 km · 167 m up · 5.2% average, 10.7% steepest
    0.9
  4. 4
    Climb 16 · from 66.7 km1.11 km · 96 m up · 8.7% average, 16.4% steepest
    0.8
  5. 5
    Climb 3 · from 8.8 km1.76 km · 112 m up · 6.4% average, 18.9% steepest
    0.7

Every climb, in ride order

54 climbs · top 5 highlighted
ClimbStarts atLengthElevation gainAvg gradeSteepest 100 mFIETS
12.3 km0.48 km22 m4.6%9.7%0.1
25.0 km3.56 km119 m3.3%15.0%0.4
38.8 km1.76 km112 m6.4%18.9%0.7
420.5 km1.69 km84 m4.9%10.7%0.4
526.0 km1.00 km51 m5.1%10.1%0.3
628.5 km1.32 km76 m5.8%10.9%0.4
730.9 km1.19 km57 m4.8%13.8%0.3
832.8 km1.36 km58 m4.3%8.1%0.2
942.3 km1.13 km52 m4.6%8.2%0.2
1047.6 km0.96 km67 m7.0%14.2%0.5
1149.2 km0.92 km47 m5.1%10.1%0.2
1252.5 km0.63 km54 m8.6%13.7%0.5
1354.4 km0.47 km30 m6.4%10.7%0.2
1455.6 km0.81 km36 m4.5%9.9%0.2
1557.9 km0.39 km22 m5.7%8.7%0.1
1666.7 km1.11 km96 m8.7%16.4%0.8
1770.6 km5.23 km367 m7.0%15.7%2.6
1877.3 km1.34 km38 m2.8%10.5%0.1
1979.8 km1.59 km49 m3.1%9.2%0.2
2082.3 km1.34 km98 m7.3%17.0%0.7
2183.8 km1.04 km29 m2.8%11.8%0.1
2292.6 km0.50 km22 m4.4%7.8%0.1
2393.6 km1.30 km63 m4.8%10.5%0.3
2496.6 km0.81 km22 m2.7%5.8%0.1
2599.6 km2.97 km131 m4.4%11.1%0.6
26105.1 km0.90 km36 m4.0%8.3%0.1
27106.9 km0.95 km23 m2.4%5.1%0.1
28114.0 km0.95 km46 m4.8%12.9%0.2
29116.7 km1.99 km103 m5.2%16.8%0.5
30131.3 km0.81 km43 m5.4%7.7%0.2
31132.7 km1.18 km43 m3.7%10.7%0.2
32137.0 km0.76 km55 m7.2%13.0%0.4
33138.0 km0.96 km57 m6.0%14.8%0.3
34139.8 km0.47 km20 m4.3%10.5%0.1
35148.3 km0.30 km24 m7.9%12.8%0.2
36149.5 km0.43 km20 m4.8%10.3%0.1
37150.3 km1.38 km79 m5.8%13.1%0.5
38152.2 km0.40 km33 m8.1%12.0%0.3
39154.0 km1.15 km111 m9.7%14.3%1.1
40155.6 km0.88 km43 m4.9%15.4%0.2
41156.9 km0.68 km31 m4.6%13.4%0.1
42160.0 km0.88 km34 m3.9%11.9%0.1
43164.1 km3.14 km105 m3.3%10.0%0.4
44173.3 km1.07 km42 m3.9%9.1%0.2
45176.3 km0.54 km20 m3.7%6.7%0.1
46179.1 km3.20 km167 m5.2%10.7%0.9
47182.8 km1.44 km51 m3.6%6.0%0.2
48185.7 km0.75 km28 m3.8%6.4%0.1
49186.7 km3.61 km77 m2.1%9.0%0.2
50192.5 km0.33 km21 m6.4%12.2%0.1
51196.0 km1.20 km31 m2.6%8.2%0.1
52197.5 km3.57 km141 m3.9%16.6%0.6
53201.2 km0.74 km34 m4.6%11.7%0.2
54203.6 km2.05 km99 m4.8%9.4%0.5

Descents

55 descents drop 3,335 m in total. The steepest:

  • Descent 23 · from 87.3 km 5.28 km at 5.4% average, 19.6% at its steepest
  • Descent 30 · from 114.9 km 1.82 km at 5.6% average, 17.6% at its steepest
  • Descent 49 · from 190.7 km 1.73 km at 7.4% average, 17.6% at its steepest
  • Descent 34 · from 123.8 km 1.91 km at 2.3% average, 17.2% at its steepest
  • Descent 29 · from 111.3 km 1.66 km at 6.9% average, 17.1% at its steepest

Corners

605 corners detected from the course geometry, 165 of them on a descent.

  • 74 Very technical
  • 114 Technical
  • 253 Moderate
  • 164 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

  • 3.0 km 39° right bend on a 8.9% approach · Technical
  • 4.4 km 49° right bend on a 9.4% approach · Technical
  • 6.2 km 37° left bend on a 5.5% approach · Technical
  • 7.3 km 37° right bend on a 5.1% approach · Technical
  • 8.0 km 36° right bend on a 4.5% approach · Technical
  • 8.8 km 32° right bend on a 10.5% approach · Very technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

L'Eroica Lungo 209 km course FAQ

How much climbing is in the L'Eroica Lungo 209 km?

4,214 m (13,824 ft) over 211.5 km, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.

How many climbs does the L'Eroica Lungo 209 km have?

54 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 3,422 m.

What is the hardest climb in the L'Eroica Lungo 209 km?

Climb 17, starting at 70.6 km: 5.23 km gaining 367 m at an average 7.0%. Its FIETS score is 2.6.

What is the longest climb in the L'Eroica Lungo 209 km?

Climb 17, 5.23 km from 70.6 km, averaging 7.0%.

How steep does the L'Eroica Lungo 209 km get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 18.9%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course L'Eroica publishes on its official site (https://www.eroica.cc/percorso-lungo-4), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: L'Eroica 2026 - LUNGO "L'Eroico" - KM 209, published by L'Eroica. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.

Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.

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