Colle dell'Agnello

The SP251 rises 31.6km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,789m to 2,744m. The average gradient of 5.7% disguises ramps of 12.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,744m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Piedmont, Italy.