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Abandon All Hope, You Who Enter – Monte Zoncolan Climb

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Abandon All Hope, You Who Enter – Monte Zoncolan Climb

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Abandon All Hope, You Who Enter – Monte Zoncolan Climb

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  • Location: Ovaro, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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    September 20, 2025

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    The inscription on the climb to Lo Zoncolàn, "Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch'entrate," is a famous quote from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. It means "Abandon all hope, ye who enter."

    This phrase appears above the gate to Hell and symbolizes hopelessness and the impossibility of return for the souls who enter.

    In the context of cycling, this inscription is metaphorical, referring to the extremely difficult climb to Monte Zoncolàn, one of the toughest in Europe. It sums up the grueling effort that awaits cyclists.
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    September 20, 2025

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    This phrase perfectly captures the nature of the Zoncolàn climb, where steep gradients of up to 22% force riders to push themselves to their limits, often beyond their capabilities. The name emphasizes that once the climb begins, especially in a race like the Giro d'Italia, there's no respite until the very top.
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    Saddle of Monte Zoncolan – Monte Zoncolan Pass Road loop from Comeglians / Comelians

    27.9km

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    1,290m

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 740 m

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    Location: Ovaro, Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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