Madonna di San Giovanni

At just 1.3km, Madonna di San Giovanni is short but deceptively intense — 92m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.4% disguises ramps of 16.2% — 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 Veneto, Italy.