{
  "name": "Targa Florio, Collesano Descent",
  "slug": "targa-florio-sp9",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/targa-florio-sp9/",
  "summary": "The closing miles of the world's oldest road race, Collesano to the sea.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "SP9"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Italy",
    "region": "Madonie, Sicily",
    "start": {
      "name": "Collesano",
      "lat": 37.920352,
      "lon": 13.938736
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Campofelice di Roccella",
      "lat": 37.990367,
      "lon": 13.883694
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 7.1,
    "lengthKm": 11.4,
    "driveMinutes": 20,
    "corners": 40,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 9,
    "summitMetres": 519,
    "difficulty": "demanding",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 7
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Broken, patched tarmac with badly worn stretches",
    "Narrow walled streets and a very tight corner through Collesano",
    "Landslide and rockfall history, check the road is open before travelling",
    "Exposed drops on the corners above the coast"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "coast"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Museo Targa Florio",
    "Collesano corner"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "gpx": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/targa-florio-sp9/route.gpx",
    "pointCount": 98
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-12"
}