Portella Mandrazzi

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Mandrazzi

from Terme Vigliatore

CAT 1

Distance

30.9km

Elevation

1109m

Avg %

3.6%

Max %

12.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Mandrazzi

from Trappitello

CAT 1

Distance

33.3km

Elevation

1058m

Avg %

3.2%

Max %

11.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Mandrazzi is a Category 1 ascent in Sicily, Italy, topping out at 1 129 m. The Terme Vigliatore approach is the hardest — 30.9 km at 3.6%, 1 109 m gained, maxing at 12.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.7%, around km 12.2. It can also be climbed from Trappitello (33.3 km at 3.2%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.