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This war cemetery, with hundreds of Italian and Austro-Hungarian gravestones, reminds us of the absurdity of war, which leaves behind only mourning, pain, and destruction.

In addition to its role as a cycling arena, Monte Zoncolan is a multi-purpose tourist destination. In winter, you can enjoy downhill runs of varying difficulty (ranging from blue to black). The Zoncolan Ski Area offers a variety of challenging trails (both fast technical sections and steep walls), making it ideal for slalom and giant slalom training. The location in Friuli-Venezia Giulia offers good snow conditions, but also a relatively quiet base – fewer tourists than in the Dolomites. Modern infrastructure (the Ravascletto–Zoncolan gondola and artificial snowmaking system) allows for regular training even in inclement weather. If you visit Ravascletto in winter, it's not unusual to see sections of the trails marked "chiuso per allenamento" (closed for training) – a sign that national teams or clubs are training there. In summer, you can enjoy a network of trails of varying difficulty—from family walks to challenging mountain treks. The areas are well-marked and have infrastructure (huts, rifuges, viewpoints).

Only the cycle path is great, the SR355 not so much.

At least it's a good hint, even if I didn't dare to do it this time.

Railway line cycle path with beautiful views.

View of the river valley from the cycle path to Ovaro, although some environmental damage can also be seen here.

The bridge and the river would be a highlight in themselves, but the turnoff to the church would be easily overlooked.

Unfortunately, the quiet road ended here, and to the north, only the busy SR355. Getting to Crostis wouldn't be for me.