Passo di Gavia from Ponte di Legno

The strada rises 19.6km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,486m to 2,622m. The average gradient of 7.6% disguises ramps of 17.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The summit at 2,622m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Lombardy, Italy.