Pala Barzana via Val di Frina

Pala Barzana is a favorite local climb from Poffabro to Andreis.  It’s a moderate grade but if you want to test your legs you can take the deviation through Val di Frina, which gets over 10-12%.  Once you rejoin the main road it dips down a bit then starts climbing steadily.  All immersed in forest and shade, so it’s good climbing even in summer.  At the pass don your jacket and enjoy thr serpentine descent to Bosplan and Andreis.  Continue to the interchange, through the 4km tunnel, over Lago di Ravedis to Montereale.  Great workout.

Monte Raut from Valdifrina

Passo Pala Barzana