Bianditz

Overview

Bianditz is a Category 1 climb that packs a serious punch into 9.3 kilometres. From a low start elevation of just 43 m, it drags you up to a summit at 715 m — a net elevation gain of 672 m. The average gradient of 7.23% tells you this is no rolling warm-up: it is a sustained, honest climb that rarely relents, and the 12.1% maximum gradient warns you there are ramps waiting to bite. With a total ascent of 646 m recorded over the effort, expect a climb that asks for both patience and power.

How the Gradient Unfolds

The defining feature of Bianditz is consistency. A 7.23% average stretched across 9.3 km means there is almost nowhere to genuinely recover — the road keeps tilting upward for the entire ascent. Because the average sits so close to the steeper end of the scale, the "easier" sections are only easier by comparison; they still climb. The 12.1% max gradient is the sting in the tail, the kind of pitch that spikes your heart rate and forces a lunge out of the saddle. The gap between the 7.23% average and that 12.1% peak (a swing of nearly 5%) tells you the climb flexes between grinding steadiness and sharp, punchy steps. Read the road ahead, and treat every steep ramp as a moment to protect your rhythm rather than shatter it.

Pacing Notes

Bianditz rewards discipline. With 672 m of climbing to absorb over 9.3 km, the smartest riders lock into a controlled effort early rather than attacking the lower slopes. A good rule of thumb is to hold the sustained sections just below your threshold and let the steep ramps push you briefly over it. Your FTP is the number that matters here — it defines the wattage you can hold across a climb of this length. If you are not sure where yours sits, run the numbers through the FTP estimator before you plan your pacing. On a 7.23% average, small surges cost far more than they do on flatter roads, so meter your matches. Aim to arrive at the 715 m summit with something left, not something to regret.

Gearing

For a climb averaging 7.23% with ramps to 12.1%, gearing is your friend. A compact 34-tooth inner chainring is the sensible baseline. Pair it with a 34×32 as a solid all-round setup for strong climbers who can turn a bigger gear on sustained grades. If you weigh more, ride at endurance pace, or simply want to spin the steep pitches without grinding, step up to a 34×34 — that extra sprocket makes the 12.1% sections far more manageable and keeps your cadence high across all 9.3 km. When in doubt on a Category 1 climb, err toward the easier ratio.

Summary

Bianditz is a proper Category 1 test: sustained, steep, and unforgiving across its full length. Pace it with respect for your FTP, gear low enough to spin the ramps, and it becomes a hugely satisfying summit.

Length: 9.3 km
Average gradient: 7.23%
Max gradient: 12.1%
Start: 43 m
Summit: 715 m
Net gain: 672 m
Total ascent: 646 m
Category: 1