Portella Chiarino

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Chiarino is a Category 2 ascent in Sicily, Italy, topping out at 830 m. The climb from Salice covers 4.3 km at 7.9% average, gaining 340 m, with ramps up to 14.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.6%, around km 3.2. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.