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Start of the steep section of Zoncolan – Saddle of Monte Zoncolan loop from Ovaro / Davâr

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Road cycling routes

Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Udine

Ovaro

Start of the steep section of Zoncolan – Saddle of Monte Zoncolan loop from Ovaro / Davâr

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Start of the steep section of Zoncolan – Saddle of Monte Zoncolan loop from Ovaro / Davâr

04:14

45.9km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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1.63 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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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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8.73 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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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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33.1 km

Villa Santina

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Beautiful villa maintained very well.

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44.5 km

Ovaro – Start and Finish of the Zoncolan Ascent

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The Ovaro side is the hardest.

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44.7 km

Ovaro

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

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45.0 km

Arch start of ascent Zoncolan

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Monstrously hard climb, pure suffering.

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45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

7.70 km

6.82 km

3.34 km

754 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

8.61 km

6.85 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

27°C

15°C

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Start of the steep section of Zoncolan – Saddle of Monte Zoncolan loop from Ovaro / Davâr

Start of the Monte Zoncolan climb in Liariis

Start of the steep section of Zoncolan

Cima del Monte Zoncolan

Saddle of Monte Zoncolan

Villa Santina

Ovaro – Start and Finish of the Zoncolan Ascent

Ovaro

Arch start of ascent Zoncolan

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