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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi via Via Catania

Sicily, italy

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi via Via Catania covers 17.5km and 1,185m of climbing, reaching 1,900m at the summit. Averaging 6.8%, the road kicks to 12.5% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,900m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Sicily, Italy.

  • More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in Italy.
  • Longer than 94% of climbs in Italy.
  • The 7th climb in Sicily by difficulty.
  • The 7th climb in Sicily by summit elevation.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi via Via Catania

Sicily, italy

17.5km 1185m 6.8%
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Distance

17.5km

Avg Gradient

6.8%

Max Gradient

12.5%

Elevation Gain

1185m

Summit

1,900m

Wall Rating

6.1

What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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