Saddle of Monte Zoncolan – Start of the steep section of Zoncolan loop from Monte Zoncolan / Il Çoncolàn

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Saddle of Monte Zoncolan – Start of the steep section of Zoncolan loop from Monte Zoncolan / Il Çoncolàn

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Saddle of Monte Zoncolan – Start of the steep section of Zoncolan loop from Monte Zoncolan / Il Çoncolàn

01:58

20.4km

1,210m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Saddle of Monte Zoncolan

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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1.16 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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7.77 km

Start of the steep section of Zoncolan

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The last 4/5 km are pure suffering.

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8.26 km

Start of the Monte Zoncolan climb in Liariis

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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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9.67 km

Ovaro – Start and Finish of the Zoncolan Ascent

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The Ovaro side is the hardest.

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9.81 km

Arch start of ascent Zoncolan

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Monstrously hard climb, pure suffering.

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10.1 km

Ovaro

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Small holiday resort. The ascent to the Zoncolan starts from here.

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10.4 km

Monte Zoncolan Climb from Ovaro

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep, Steeper, Monte Zoncolan
The superlative of mountain roads leads up Monte Zoncolan. This ski mountain in the Carnic Alps has been the toughest climb in the Giro several times. …

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