Termini Imerese via Serpentina Paolo Balsamo

At just 1.2km, Termini Imerese via Serpentina Paolo Balsamo is short but deceptively intense — 69m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.7% disguises ramps of 12.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Sicily, Italy.