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beautiful view at the end of a challenging climb

It is located in Abruzzo in the province of L'Aquila, and connects the Fucino plain, in the Marsica, with the Subequana valley and the Peligna valley.

Forca Caruso is a pass located in the province of L'Aquila: it connects the Fucino plain with the Subequi valley. Its altitude is 1,107 meters: despite the wind that often blows strongly here, the pass is loved by cyclists, who greatly appreciate its wide grasslands.

Challenging climb with beautiful views.

Coming from Gioia de Marsi, you face the 16 km climb to Passo del Diavolo. There are no extreme slopes, it remains around 7%. Pedaling on the hairpin bends surrounded by nature and enjoying a breathtaking view, free your mind from any worries!

About 16 km long, the climb begins after the town of Gioia dei Marsi. The slope is never excessive, it rarely exceeds 7%. The view from the hairpin bends is breathtaking. Arriving at the pass, the long and fast descent that leads to Poi begins.

From Lake Scanno, go up towards the hamlet of Frattura and then reach the summit of Monte Genzana at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. The climb is beautiful and technical, first on asphalt and then on a stony dirt road. Continue pedaling along the ridge for kilometers, alternating rapid climbs and technical descents in the direction of Passo Godi. Once you reach the top of the hill there is a long and fast swoop that takes you back to Scanno, where you return from a technical and stony, but very fun single track, which leads right to the center of the town. The tour is beautiful and evocative, you can breathe the essence of the mountain, but you must be well trained and technically prepared for the type of terrain