“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.” – Ernest Hemingway
It’s not uncommon for cyclists to daydream about conquering the world’s most epic mountains. We have all watched the pros tackle legendary climbs in the biggest races, hoping that one day we will have the opportunity to do the same. We want to help you navigate your way through the most iconic cycling segments on the planet.
Through extensive research and feedback from hundreds of Strava athletes, we’ve come up with our initial list of fifty-two Strava Classic Segments, covering everything from famous Tour de France ascents to lesser known (but no less epic) climbs.
What defines classic?
History
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
There are countless stories behind legendary climbs. We want to ride what the heroes of our sport have ridden.
Difficulty
A thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Great cyclists love a challenge and know how to suffer. Segments that are hard to endure make us stronger and there is no better feeling than getting to the top of a difficult climb.
Scenery
The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque.
Instead of driving to a gym, cyclists immerse themselves in nature. We appreciate the beautiful scenery that surrounds us at every turn.
Without further ado, here is the initial list of Strava Classic Segments:
United States
MT. BALDY ROAD
INDEPENDENCE PASS
HALEAKALA
MT. LEMMON
MT. EVANS
MT. MITCHELL
WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN
France
COL DU TOURMALET
COL DE LA MADELEINE
MT. VENTOUX
COL DU GALIBIER
ALPE D’HUEZ
COL DU GRAND COLOMBIER
COL D’AUBISQUE
COL D’IZOARD
Italy
PASSO DELLO STELVIO
PASSO GAVIA
PASSO DI MORTITOLO
MONTE ZONCOLAN
ETNA
United Kingdom
HARDKNOTT PASS
THE GREAT DUN FELL
BEALACH NA BA
BUTTERTUBS PASS
Spain
ALTO DEL ANGLIRU
COLL DE SOLLER
Switzerland
ALBULAPASS
GROSSE SCHEIDEGG
Belgium
KOPPENBERG
MUR DE HUY
Norway
TROLLSTIGEN
Portugal
SEIA-TORRE
Ireland
HEALY PASS
Turkey
KARTEPE CLIMB
Australia
MT. WELLINGTON
MT. HOTHAM
MT. BAW BAW
DEAD HORSE GAP
Taiwan
TAROKO GORGE
Malaysia
GENTING HIGHLANDS
Thailand
INTHANON
Singapore
MT. FABER
China
MIAOFENGSHAN
Hong Kong
HONG KONG PEAK CLIMB
Colombia
ALTO DE LETRAS
Canada
CYPRESS MOUNTAIN
Brazil
SERRA DO RIO DO RASTRO
CAMPOS DO JORDAO – SERRA NOVA
Chile
FARELLONES
South Africa
CHAPMAN’S PEAK
Germany
KANDEL
Austria
GROSSGLOCKNER
More features related to Strava Classic Segments will be launching soon. What’s your favorite segment?
Happy riding!