Portella Zilla

Sicily, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Portella Zilla

from Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea

CAT 1

Distance

35.0km

Elevation

1078m

Avg %

3.1%

Max %

9.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Zilla

from Moio Alcantara

CAT 2

Distance

15.4km

Elevation

622m

Avg %

Max %

12.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Portella Zilla is a Category 1 ascent in Sicily, Italy, topping out at 1 165 m. The Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea approach is the hardest — 35.0 km at 3.1%, 1 078 m gained, maxing at 9.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.6%, around km 9.5. It can also be climbed from Moio Alcantara (15.4 km at 4.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 3.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.