Monte Mascioni from Mascioni Est

The Strada rises 4.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 185m to 1,514m. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 11.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,514m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.