A winding paved road to Portella Femmina Morta

Portella Femmina Morta is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,535m (5,036ft) above sea level, located in the Italian region of Sicily.

Portella Femmina Morta

Where is Portella Femmina Morta?

The pass is located in the northern part of the island, within the Parco Naturale Regionale dei Nebrodi. There’s a small parking lot at the summit. East of the pass, a minor paved road climbs up to Monte Soro, a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,848m (6,062ft) above sea level.

Is Portella Femmina Morta paved?

The road to the summit is called Strada Statale 289 (SS289). It’s fully paved and features many steep sections, up to 13.3%. The pass has been featured in the Giro d'Italia race.

How long is Portella Femmina Morta?

Set high in the Nebrodi Mountains, the pass road is 26.4 km (16.40 miles) long, running north-south from San Fratello to Fattoria Cazzipoli.

 

 

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