Alpe Devero from Baceno

The Via rises 12.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 958m to 1,625m. Averaging 7.8%, the road kicks to 13.3% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,625m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, Italy.