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Montalto from San Luca

Calabria, italy

Montalto from San Luca is one of cycling's great tests — 31.8km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,910m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6% disguises ramps of 13.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 57 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,873m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Calabria, Italy.

  • The crux hits between km 10 and km 12 — 9km above 10% averaging 11.7%.
  • The 1st climb in Calabria by difficulty.
  • The 8th climb in Italy by elevation gain.
  • One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • 57 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.

Montalto from San Luca

Calabria, italy

31.8km 1910m 6%
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Distance

31.8km

Avg Gradient

6%

Max Gradient

13.7%

Elevation Gain

1910m

Summit

1,873m

Wall Rating

7.6

What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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