Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Paternò via Ragalna
Sicily, italy
26km 1640m 6.3%
HCHC
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Paternò via Ragalna
Sicily, italy
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Paternò via Ragalna covers 26km and 1,640m of climbing, reaching 1,908m at the summit. The average gradient of 6.3% disguises ramps of 14.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. 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.
- The 2nd climb in Sicily by difficulty.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 4km above 10% averaging 10.8%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,908m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
26km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
14.1%
Elevation Gain
1640m
Summit
1,908m
Wall Rating
7.2
Loading map...
What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
Ad
Common Questions
Where to stay near Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Paternò via Ragalna
Find accommodation close to the start of your ride.
Search hotels near Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Paternò via RagalnaNearby Climbs
More HC climbs in this area
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano
Sicily, italy
29.1km 1719m 5.9%
HCPiano Battaglia from Lascari
Sicily, italy
52.3km 2039m 3.9%
HCEtna / Rifugio Sapienza from Zafferana
Sicily, italy
18.6km 1350m 7.3%
HCEtna / Rifugio Sapienza from Pedara
Sicily, italy
18.1km 1294m 7.2%
HCMonte Gradara from Partinico
Sicily, italy
11.2km 979m 8.8%
HCEtna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi via Via Catania
Sicily, italy
17.5km 1185m 6.8%
HC