Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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1.63 km

Start of the Monte Zoncolan climb in Liariis

Highlight • Climb

In Liariis, a hamlet of Ovaro, begins the tough climb that leads up to Monte Zoncolan. Some writings, which take up Dante's Divine Comedy, well explain the effort that cyclists will have to face.

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2.13 km

Start of the steep section of Zoncolan

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The last 4/5 km are pure suffering.

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9.31 km

Tunnel on the West Side of the Zoncolan Pass Road

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The tunnels are one-lane for cars and two-lane for two-wheelers. I recommend cycling with the lights on because the tunnels are not lit.

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9.88 km

Monte Zoncolan Pass Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Monte Zoncolàn, a pass road, is located in the wild north-east Italian region of Friuli, south of Carinthia. The road connects Ovaro in the west with Sutrio in the east.

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9.88 km

Saddle of Monte Zoncolan

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The Zoncolan is one of the most famous climbs of the Giro d'Italia. Also known as the Kaiser, the Zoncolan boasts truly demanding slopes, making the task of reaching the top decidedly difficult.

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11.0 km

Cima del Monte Zoncolan

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One of the toughest climbs I've ever done, use low gears.

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20.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

2.68 km

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Sunday 19 April

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70 %

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Start of the Monte Zoncolan climb in Liariis

Start of the steep section of Zoncolan

Tunnel on the West Side of the Zoncolan Pass Road

Monte Zoncolan Pass Road

Saddle of Monte Zoncolan

Cima del Monte Zoncolan

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