Monte from Cepina

The Via rises 5.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 490m to 1,612m. Averaging 9.1%, the road kicks to 15.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,612m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Lombardy, Italy.