Pianola from Valle fiume Aterno

At just 1.6km, Pianola from Valle fiume Aterno is short but deceptively intense — 112m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.1% disguises ramps of 15.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.