“Gran Fondo” Route Details (Watopia)
The Gran Fondo is the longest of the three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. These are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.
The Gran Fondo is the longest of the three fondo routes Zwift unveiled in January 2019 for its Zwift fondo series. These are event-only routes, meaning they are only available for use in events and cannot be ridden on a freeride or individual workout.
Route Basics
Length: 97.3 km (60.5 miles)
Elevation: 1196m (3,924‘)
+0.5km (0.3 miles) lead-in with 3m (10‘) elevation
Map: Watopia
ZIMetricsBETA
Rating: 55.4/100 🛈
Time Estimates 🛈
2 W/kg: 220 minutes
3 W/kg: 174 minutes
4 W/kg: 154 minutes
Restriction: Event Only
Achievement Badge: none
Strava Segments
Route Description
The Gran Fondo is very similar to the Medio Fondo in terms of key climbs and overall elevation, but ~25km (15.5 miles) longer due to some meandering around Watopia proper between the “Road to Ruins” section and the “Mountain Route” ending.
This route is essentially these routes strung together: