Punta La Marmora (Fonni approach)
Hors Catégorie18.5 km
Distance
980 m
Elevation Gain
5.3%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
The approach to Sardinia's highest point (1,834m) via Fonni — the island's highest village at 1,000m — is the most demanding cycling challenge the island offers. The paved road climbs from Fonni through the upper Gennargentu massif on a surface that progressively deteriorates above 1,400m, transitio...
Pro Tip
The final section to the summit requires a gravel-capable bike or at minimum 28mm tyres. In pure road bike terms, Fonni itself at 1,000m is the natural turnaround — the 18km descent back to the valley...
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Cycling in Sardinia