Portella Grottacalda

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Grottacalda

from Enna

CAT 4

Distance

16.8km

Elevation

272m

Avg %

1.6%

Max %

9.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Grottacalda is a Category 4 cycling climb in Sicily, Italy, cresting at 744 m. The climb from Enna covers 16.8 km at 1.6% average, gaining 272 m, with ramps up to 9.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 6.3%, around km 2.2. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 0.4. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.