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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano

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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano
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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano
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Elevation profile Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano

Statistics

Difficulty points 1167
Length 18.1 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 12.5%
Total ascent 5640 ft

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9 hairpin turns
#1 toughest climb of Sicily
#100 most elevation gain of Europe
#58 longest climb of Italy
#97 average steepest climb of Sicily
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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano is a climb in the region Catania. It is 18.1 mi long and bridges 5640 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1167. The top of the ascent is located at 6257 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: SP231, Via Maria Santissima delle Salette, Via della Regione, Via San Paolo, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Via Marcellino, Ex Trazzera Adrano-Bivio Sicilò, SP158, Contrada Serra La Nave & Via Etna

5.0 by Btamsterdam
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Great but tough climb with some steep sections. Road surface is good and not a lot of traffic ... read more

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Btamsterdam
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Great but tough climb with some steep sections. Road surface is good and not a lot of traffic

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:38:19
7 mph 02:34:34
9 mph 02:00:27
12 mph 01:30:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano is 18.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano is 5.9%.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano is at 6257 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:38:19 to climb Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano. At 7 mph the time is 02:34:34, and at 9 mph 02:00:27. For the fastest cyclists, 01:30:30 is an achievable time.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza via Adrano is located in the region Catania in Italy.

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