Carciofo
Sicily, italy
4.5km 149m 3.3%
5Cat 5
Carciofo
Sicily, italy
Carciofo covers 4.5km and 149m of climbing, reaching 216m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.3% disguises ramps of 8.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Sicily, Italy.
- A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
- A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.
Distance
4.5km
Avg Gradient
3.3%
Max Gradient
8.5%
Elevation Gain
149m
Summit
216m
Wall Rating
2.7
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What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
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