Col d'Ornella from Pezzei

At just 2.4km, Col d'Ornella from Pezzei is short but deceptively intense — 198m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 8.1%, the road kicks to 15.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,551m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Veneto, Italy.