Legendary Charly Gaul climb
Race cycling • Trento, Monte Bondone, Valle dei Laghi, Valle dell'Adige
Legendary Charly Gaul climb
<p>The legendary climb that, pedal stroke by pedal stroke, leads to the summit of Monte Bondone</p>
<p>Beautiful and panoramic climb starting from the city of Trento and winding along tight hairpin bends to reach 1,456 m of elevation and the locality of Vason del Bondone. </p> <p>The climb was made famous by the feat of Charly Gaul, Luxembourg rider for the Faema team, who on June 8, 1956, during the Giro d'Italia reached the top of Monte Bondone on a day characterized by strong wind and snow, exhausted but with almost 8 minutes advantage over his pursuers.</p> <p>Leaving the city behind, the magnificent panorama opens on the Val Lagarina and the city of Trento as you climb.</p>
