How hard is Via Canale del Rio?

Classified as Category 5, Via Canale del Rio is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Via Canale del Rio?

Via Canale del Rio is 0.4km long with 52m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 2 minutes.

Where does Via Canale del Rio start?

Via Canale del Rio starts on the Via in Apulia, Italy. The starting coordinates are 39.9202°N, 18.3943°E.

What is the steepest section of Via Canale del Rio?

The steepest 100-metre section of Via Canale del Rio hits 18%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 12.7%.

Cat 5 Via

Via Canale del Rio

Apulia, italy

The Via rises 0.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 52m to 64m. At 12.7% average, every metre is earned. The steepest sections touch 18%, where the road feels more wall than road. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Apulia, Italy.

The 3rd climb in Apulia by gradient.
The 4th climb in Apulia by steepest gradient.
A gentler outing by Italy standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.