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Gran Fondo Nove Colli scores 10 points higher overall (89 vs 79), but the right choice depends on what you value most.
"Ultimate Italian gran fondo icon: 9 savage climbs, 12,000 souls, eternal glory."
"Ultimate French ultra-road odyssey: suffer the miles, conquer the cols, celebrate on the Riviera."
Race Across France rates as the more demanding race based on our composite difficulty score (averaging length, technicality, elevation, climate, and altitude ratings). If you're looking for the bigger challenge, go with Race Across France. If you want a more accessible race, Gran Fondo Nove Colli is the better pick.
Gran Fondo Nove Colli scores 89/100 compared to 79/100 in our 15-dimension Gravel God Rating. The overall score reflects course profile, prestige, race quality, community, and value.
Gran Fondo Nove Colli is generally more accessible for first-time gravel racers, factoring in distance, technicality, and logistical ease. Check each race's full profile for distance options and beginner-specific advice.
Gran Fondo Nove Colli takes place in May and Race Across France in June. If your calendar allows, you could race both in the same season.
Gran Fondo Nove Colli is held in Cesenatico, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Race Across France is held in Dinan to Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France. Consider travel logistics, especially if you're flying in — check our full race profiles for airport and lodging details.
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