Monte delle Scale from Diga di Cancano

At just 0.9km, Monte delle Scale from Diga di Cancano is short but deceptively intense — 53m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.6%, the road kicks to 9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,951m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Lombardy, Italy.