Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Biancavilla
Sicily, italy
20.5km 1299m 6.3%
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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Biancavilla
Sicily, italy
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Biancavilla covers 20.5km and 1,299m of climbing, reaching 1,901m at the summit. The average gradient of 6.3% disguises ramps of 12.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,901m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Sicily, Italy.
- Longer than 97% of climbs in Italy.
- The 4th climb in Sicily by summit elevation.
- The 9th climb in Sicily by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
20.5km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
12.7%
Elevation Gain
1299m
Summit
1,901m
Wall Rating
6.3
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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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