How hard is San Sicario Alto?

Classified as Category 4, San Sicario Alto is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is San Sicario Alto?

San Sicario Alto is 1.5km long with 99m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 9 minutes.

Where does San Sicario Alto start?

San Sicario Alto begins in Piedmont, Italy. The starting coordinates are 44.9656°N, 6.8096°E.

What is the steepest section of San Sicario Alto?

The steepest 100-metre section of San Sicario Alto hits 11.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.5%.

Cat 4

San Sicario Alto

Piedmont, italy

At just 1.5km, San Sicario Alto is short but deceptively intense — 99m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 6.5%, the road kicks to 11.2% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,706m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, Italy.

Higher summit than 96% of climbs in Italy.
At 1,706m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.