Road SP35
Italy, europe
18.5 km
1.001 m
hard
Year-round
# Strada Provinciale 35 - A Thrilling Alpine Shortcut in Calabria
Ready for an adrenaline rush? The Strada Provinciale 35 in Calabria's rugged south is calling your name. This 18.5km beauty connects the quaint towns of Castagnelle and San Fili (both on the Strada Statale 107 in Cosenza province), and it's anything but a boring drive.
What makes this route so epic? For starters, you're climbing from a modest 364m to over 1,000m elevation, with some stretches pushing a jaw-dropping 12% grade. The road features a wild 16 hairpin turns that'll keep your hands gripped to the wheel and your heart racing. It's relentless—up, down, left, right—with barely a moment to catch your breath between curves.
Fair warning: the asphalt has seen better days, and things get seriously tight in spots. You'll encounter sections where two cars passing each other simply isn't happening. Skill behind the wheel isn't just recommended; it's essential.
But here's why it's worth every white-knuckle moment: the views are absolutely breathtaking. As you snake your way up and around those hairpins, the Tyrrhenian Sea unfolds beneath you in stunning fashion. This is the kind of drive that reminds you why you love road trips in the first place.
Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely worth the experience for adventurous drivers.
Where is it?
Road SP35 is located in Italy (europe). Coordinates: 42.5252, 13.3834
Road Details
- Country
- Italy
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 18.5 km
- Max Elevation
- 1.001 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 42.5252, 13.3834
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