Portella della Trovatura
Sicily, Italy
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Portella della Trovatura is a Category 2 ascent in Sicily, Italy, topping out at 416 m. The Lipari approach is the hardest — 6.2 km at 6.4%, 393 m gained, maxing at 12.4%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.3%, around km 4.5. It can also be climbed from Vulcano Porto (7.9 km at 5.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.
PORTELLA DELLA TROVATURA
Summit
416m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 2
Hardest side
6.2km