ASCENSO A JAFFERAU (por Bardonecchia)

The climb to Jafferau (1932 m) is one of Piedmont's most legendary ascents and a pass closely tied to the history of the Giro d'Italia. Situated above the town of Bardonecchia, at the western end of the Italian Alps, it combines alpine beauty with considerable severity. It's not a long climb, but it is extremely demanding, with constant ramps that rarely drop below 9%, giving it an explosive and selective character. Its road is narrow, carved into the mountain landscape, and reinforces the sense of isolation that makes this pass an epic setting for cycling.