Colle della Croce from Alfedena

The SS83 rises 7.5km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 259m to 1,168m. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 7.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.