Valico di Montescuro from Moccone

The SP256 rises 6.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 326m to 1,618m. Averaging 4.7%, the road kicks to 8.5% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,618m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Calabria, Italy.