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Passo di Pietra Spada via Placanica

Calabria, italy

Passo di Pietra Spada via Placanica covers 26.7km and 1,333m of climbing, reaching 1,352m at the summit. The average gradient of 5% disguises ramps of 14.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 21 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Calabria, Italy.

  • The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 7km above 10% averaging 11.0%.
  • Harder than 94% of climbs in Italy.
  • The 7th climb in Calabria by distance.
  • The 9th climb in Calabria by elevation gain.
  • Higher summit than 87% of climbs in Italy.

Passo di Pietra Spada via Placanica

Calabria, italy

26.7km 1333m 5%
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Distance

26.7km

Avg Gradient

5%

Max Gradient

14.3%

Elevation Gain

1333m

Summit

1,352m

Wall Rating

6.4

What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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