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Nicolosi–Rifugio Sapienza Climb

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Nicolosi–Rifugio Sapienza Climb

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  • Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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    August 22, 2021

    Road cycling

    Length 17 km, difference in altitude 1073 m, average gradient 6.3%.
    The Nicolosi-Rifugio Sapienza climb is the most well-known, most traveled climb on the Etna side and the one of …
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    September 27, 2023

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    Nice that the official climb only starts at an altitude of over 800 meters
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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Distance 18.2 km

    Uphill 1,200 m

    Downhill 40 m

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    Location: Nicolosi, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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