Salita dei Ronchi from Lago di Varese

At just 2.8km, Salita dei Ronchi from Lago di Varese is short but deceptively intense — 144m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.2% disguises ramps of 10.8% — 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. Located in Lombardy, Italy.