Valico di Monte Godi from Villetta Barrea

The SR479 rises 15.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 597m to 1,578m. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 7.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,578m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Abruzzo, Italy.