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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
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Elevation profile Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi

Statistics

Difficulty points 815
Length 11.6 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 10.6%
Total ascent 3881 ft

Short recap

22 hairpin turns
#14 toughest climb of Sicily
#15 most elevation gain of Sicily
#17 longest climb of Sicily
#83 average steepest climb of Sicily
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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is a climb in the region Catania. It is 11.6 mi long and bridges 3881 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 815. The top of the ascent is located at 6260 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road name: SP82

4.0 by NVeer
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The volcano is mighty and you'll notice that on this out-of-category climb (since you have to cycle towards Nicolosi, it's just a HC). Don't let the 6％ betray you, because the okay road surface (adequate, not good), the wind in the last 10km and the heat of the tarmac make you suffer more than you expected. The views and lunar landscape make it absolutely worth it! Be careful when descending, though, as the road surface incl potholes is treacherous there too!... read more

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Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

The volcano is mighty and you'll notice that on this out-of-category climb (since you have to cycle towards Nicolosi, it's just a HC). Don't let the 6％ betray you, because the okay road surface (adequate, not good), the wind in the last 10km and the heat of the tarmac make you suffer more than you expected. The views and lunar landscape make it absolutely worth it! Be careful when descending, though, as the road surface incl potholes is treacherous there too!

De vulkaan is machtig en dat merk je ook bij deze buitencategorie klim (aangezien je naar Nicolosi toe moet fietsen is het gewoon een HC). Laat de 6％ je niet verraden, want het oké wegdek (voldoende, niet goed), de wind in de laatste 10km en de hitte van het asfalt doen je meer laten lijden dan je verwacht had. Het uitzicht en het maanlandschap maken het absoluut waard! Pas wel op met afdalen, want ook daar is het wegdek incl potholes verraderlijk!

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
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Bob
Bob
3 y 4.0 01:23:00 (8.4 mph)
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Perhaps the most famous Etna climb. Road is good, wide and new. Middle section is really tough anyway with definitely sections above 9％. Along the way, breathtaking views of Catania!

Misschien wel de bekendste Etna beklimming. Weg is goed, breed en nieuw. Middenstuk is toch wel echt pittig met zeker stukken boven de 9％. Onderweg adembenemende uitzichten over Catania!

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
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DuklaTrencin
DuklaTrencin
4 y 5.0 01:38:00 (7.1 mph)
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Nice climb on the southwest driveway. Great view into the lava fields. The asphalt is also new and good. Quite different on the east ascent. This is not recommended, especially downhill. Also the weather should be well observed at Etna.

Schöner Anstieg auf der Südwestauffahrt. Klasse Ausblick in die Lavafelder. Der Asphalt ist ebenfalls neu und gut. Ganz anders auf der Ostauffahrt. Diese ist vor allem bergab nicht zu empfehlen. Auch das Wetter sollte man am Ätna gut beobachten.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi
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Climbing times

5 mph 02:20:33
7 mph 01:39:30
9 mph 01:17:33
12 mph 00:58:15

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi 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!

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is 11.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is 6.3%.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is at 6260 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:20:33 to climb Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi. At 7 mph the time is 01:39:30, and at 9 mph 01:17:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:58:15 is an achievable time.

Etna / Rifugio Sapienza from Nicolosi is located in the region Catania in Italy.

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