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3.3 miles
Distance
301 ft
Climb
-3,598 ft
Descent
00:44:11
Avg time
-3,298 ft
Altitude change
3,711 ft
Altitude min
7,155 ft
Altitude max
7,009 ft
Altitude start
3,711 ft
Altitude end
-18.995%
Grade
-57.948%
Grade max
39.308%
Grade min
2,258 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:44:11
Avg time

Portella Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27896 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79975 in E-Biking
    • #145590 in Trail Running
    • #148703 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,692 in Mountain Biking · Italy [+]
    • #9,160 in E-Biking
    • #4,656 in Trail Running
    • #4,731 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The Portella trail uses a part of Path N.1 to Passo del Lupo, 2156 mt, and then drop on the Vallone della Portella with a nice series of curves, that continues under the pines in the second part (area il Dente). After the Sacquera area (1175mt) an esay dirt road connect to Fonte Cerreto.

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Sep 17, 2026 @ 8:13pm (Europe/Rome)
Sep 17, 2026
Cooler natur Trail. Oben bisschen technisch aber gut fahrbar. Im ersten Teil grobes Gestein, im Zweiten Teil coole Kurven und im unteren Teil...
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Avg: 4.35 (5 votes)
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      Directions to portella trailhead (42.443260, 13.558110)

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      1 Review & Comments

      rickyvic
      One of the best trails in the area, completely natural no artificial drops berms.
      The first bit is very technical slippery gravel and white dust over hard, very steep with lose and sharp rocks.

      Then it gets into the woods (bosco della portella) after the spring water fountain, with steep and not so steep switchbacks but you can sometimes chose alternative lines which are very steep but grippy.
      Terrain drains a lot so it can be antigrip in summer when it is very dry.

      Only for enduro and freeriders, some exposure here and there but not overly dangerous.

      Between june and september you can enjoy the cablecar, which gives you access to 1,000 meter drop descents.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Portella located?
      Portella is located in Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso, Tossicia, Italy. It is part of the Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.44326, 13.55811.
      ▼ How hard is Portella?
      Portella is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 18.995%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Portella?
      Portella has 301 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,598 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,711 ft to 7,155 ft.
      ▼ How long is Portella?
      Portella is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Portella?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Portella. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Portella?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Portella are:
      • August (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Portella? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Portella are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Portella?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride Portella. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Portella?
      Portella is a very popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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