Madonna della Guardia from Auzate

At just 2.8km, Madonna della Guardia from Auzate is short but deceptively intense — 167m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.9% disguises ramps of 15.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Piedmont, Italy.