How hard is Monte Bottigli South?

Classified as Category 5, Monte Bottigli South is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Monte Bottigli South?

Monte Bottigli South is 1.6km long with 67m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 10 minutes.

Where does Monte Bottigli South start?

Monte Bottigli South starts on the Strada in Tuscany, Italy. The starting coordinates are 42.7072°N, 11.1673°E.

What is the steepest section of Monte Bottigli South?

The steepest 100-metre section of Monte Bottigli South hits 8.3%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.3%.

Cat 5 Strada

Monte Bottigli South

Tuscany, italy

The Strada rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 67m to 102m. Averaging 4.3%, the road kicks to 8.3% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Tuscany, Italy.

A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.