| Salita dei Monti Iblei | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily,  Italy |
| Opened | 1951 |
| Major Events | Trofeo italiano velocità montagna |
| Hill Length | 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) |
The Monti Iblei Cup (in italian Coppa Monti Iblei) is a car competition, more precisely a hillclimbing, which takes place annually in Chiaramonte Gulfi (Sicily).
The race is disputed as tradition, on the hairpin bends of Mount Arcibessi. In recent years the path on Hyblaean Mountains has been slightly lengthened, this extension made the race recognized as a valid race for the Trofeo italiano velocità montagna-sud, Sicilian hill speed championship and Sicilian hill speed championship for historic cars. [1] Also allowing a better and easier use, to those who can arrive from Ragusa, from Modica, from Vittoria from the nearby mountain Municipalities such as Monterosso Almo and Giarratana, but also from other Hyblean areas, in addition to allowing a greater tourist flow.
In Piazza Duomo, to Chiaramonte Gulfi, it is possible to taste typical Sicilian dishes by the local associations that adhere to the initiative (Association Contrada Muti, Association Contrada Piano dell’Acqua and Youth Association of Roccazzo). [2]
Departure from Bar Pentagono, Villaggio Gulfi shopping center, curve of the oil mill, curve of the four chapels, ring road, curve of the forest barracks, Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie and on arrival) and in the city center (Balcony of Sicily, Corso Umberto and Piazza Duomo). [2]
The following table shows the winners of the event: [3]
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