Monte Baldo via Mezzavilla

The SP8 rises 33.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,624m to 1,617m. The average gradient of 4.9% disguises ramps of 14.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,617m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Veneto, Italy.