Montalto from Reggio de Calabre

The Via rises 37.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,894m to 1,873m. The average gradient of 5% disguises ramps of 15% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,873m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Calabria, Italy.