Valico di Montescuro from Cosenza via Bosco di Rovito

Valico di Montescuro from Cosenza via Bosco di Rovito covers 24.8km and 1,389m of climbing, reaching 1,617m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 12.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,617m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Calabria, Italy.