Madonna di Pietà from Trana

At just 2.7km, Madonna di Pietà from Trana is short but deceptively intense — 105m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 8.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Piedmont, Italy.