Portella Gaggetto

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Gaggetto

from Trepiraini

CAT 2

Distance

7.5km

Elevation

470m

Avg %

6.3%

Max %

15.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Gaggetto

from Novara di Sicilia

CAT 3

Distance

5.6km

Elevation

281m

Avg %

Max %

11.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Gaggetto is a Category 2 cycling climb in Sicily, Italy, cresting at 880 m. Its hardest ascent, from Trepiraini, covers 7.5 km at 6.3% average, gaining 470 m, with ramps up to 15.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.2%, around km 6.5. It can also be climbed from Novara di Sicilia (5.6 km at 5.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.9. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.