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Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia

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Elevation profile Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia

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Difficulty points 438
Length 7.3 km
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest 100 metres 19.5%
Total ascent 498 m

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7 hairpin turns
#56 toughest climb of Sicily
#68 most elevation gain of Sicily
#90 longest climb of Sicily
#59 average steepest climb of Sicily
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Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is a climb in the region Messina. It is 7.3 km long and bridges 498 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 438. The top of the ascent is located at 508 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Via Libertà, Via Nazionale Messina, Contrada San Martino, Contrada Certari, Contrada Crocevia & Strada statale Randazzo - Capo d'Orlando

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:02:22
11 km/h 00:39:41
15 km/h 00:29:06
19 km/h 00:22:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cresta can be cycled from 2 sides. Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cresta via Contrada San Martino.

Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is 7.3 km long.

The average gradient of Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is 6.8%.

Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.5%.

The summit of Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is at 508 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:22 to climb Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:41, and at 15 km/h 00:29:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:58 is an achievable time.

Cresta from Capo d'Orlando via Contrada Crocevia is located in the region Messina in Italy.

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