Cat 2 SS243

Passo Gardena

Trentino-Alto Adige, italy

The SS243 rises 9.1km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 600m to 2,121m. Averaging 6.6%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 19 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,121m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

  • Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Italy.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • 19 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Passo Gardena

Trentino-Alto Adige, italy

9.1km 600m 6.6%
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Distance

9.1km

Avg Gradient

6.6%

Max Gradient

11.9%

Elevation Gain

600m

Summit

2,121m

Wall Rating

4.5

What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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