Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Sicily, italy
18.7km 1183m 6.3%
1Cat 1 SP82
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Sicily, italy
The SP82 rises 18.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,183m to 1,908m. Averaging 6.3%, the road kicks to 10.6% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,908m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Sicily, Italy.
- The 1st climb in Sicily by summit elevation.
- More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in Italy.
- Longer than 95% of climbs in Italy.
- The 22 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
18.7km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
10.6%
Elevation Gain
1183m
Summit
1,908m
Wall Rating
5.8
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What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
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