Portella Castanea

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Castanea

from Messina

CAT 3

Distance

12.4km

Elevation

423m

Avg %

3.4%

Max %

11.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Castanea

from Salice

CAT 3

Distance

10.6km

Elevation

348m

Avg %

3.3%

Max %

12.5%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 448 m in Sicily, Italy, Portella Castanea is a Category 3 cycling climb. From Salice, the toughest side climbs 10.6 km at 3.3% average — 348 m of ascent, pitching to 12.5% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 10.4%, around km 2. It can also be climbed from Messina (12.4 km at 3.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.