Cat 5

Testa dell'Acqua from Villa Vela

Sicily, italy

Testa dell'Acqua from Villa Vela covers 6.9km and 168m of climbing, reaching 593m at the summit. The average gradient of 2.4% disguises ramps of 5.9% — 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.

  • A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
  • A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Testa dell'Acqua from Villa Vela

Sicily, italy

6.9km 168m 2.4%
5

Distance

6.9km

Avg Gradient

2.4%

Max Gradient

5.9%

Elevation Gain

168m

Summit

593m

Wall Rating

2.5

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What things cost

Typical prices in Italy

€1.50

Coffee

€5.00

Beer

€12.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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