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Monte Zoncolan from Ovaro

Ovaro, ItalyRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

8 km
Distance
1,066 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,066 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmHighest point1,596 m at 8.3 kmStart0 kmFinish8 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a short but very steep climb with over 1000 m height gain.

Monte Zoncolan from Ovaro is an 8.3 km ascent in Italy with 1066 m climbing.

The route starts in Ovaro at 530 m and climbs steadily for 8.3 km to 1596 m. It passes through Lenzone at 0.8 km and Liariis at 1.6 km, following mostly minor roads. The Strada Liariis Monte Zoncolan covers 6.1 km of the ride. The climb is steep, with an average gradient of 12.8% and a maximum of 17.6%, with 99% of the route climbing and almost 7 km above 8% gradient. The surface is mostly paved with 98% asphalt and just 2% gravel. There is a bar and several supermarkets near the start around Ovaro. Drinking water is available at 2.2 km, but there is a longest stretch without a café, shop, or water of 5.8 km from 2.2 km to 8 km. At the top near 8 km is the Malga Pozof restaurant, just off-route. The peak Pozôf lies close to the road at 7.8 km and 1626 m height. This route is almost entirely climbing, with a small descent of 1%. It is mostly along minor roads, with no cycle lanes or traffic data given. No facilities such as bike shops or toilets are listed along the climb.

Highlights

  • Climb to 1596 m summit
  • Passes Lenzone and Liariis
  • Peak Pozôf near 7.8 km
  • Longest 5.8 km without stop facilities

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Monte Zoncolan0 km8.3 km1065 m12.8 %17.6 %1596 m

High point 1596 m at 8.3 km; low point 530 m. Passes beneath Pozôf.

Monte Zoncolan · starts at 0 km

8.3 km at 12.9% · 1065 m
600800100012001400ELEVATION (M)14%17%16%15%15%11%0 km12345678.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)Monte Zoncolan · 1,596 mSTEEPEST 17.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
95% minor road
Main roads used
Strada Liariis Monte Zoncolan (6 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
7.9 km over 5% · 7.3 km over 8% · 6.6 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmBar Moderno · bar · on the route
  2. 0 kmCentro Spesa Il Quadrifoglio · supermarket · on the route
  3. 0.1 kmSoravito · pharmacy · on the route
  4. 2.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 8 kmMalga Pozof · restaurant · 240 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 7.8 km — Pozôf (peak, 1626 m)

At the start

  • Centro Spesa Il Quadrifoglio · supermarket · 10 m
  • Bar Moderno · bar · 30 m
  • Carniasapori · supermarket · 160 m
  • Martinis · bar · 110 m
  • Matoga Cafe' · restaurant · 100 m

At the finish

  • Malga Pozof · restaurant · 290 m

Stay after this ride

  • Zoncolan Camping Caravan · campsite · 3.8 km from the finish
  • Hotel Sportur · hotel · 2.3 km from the finish
  • Camping Zoncolan · campsite · 2.4 km from the finish
  • Dolomiti Village · hotel · 3.0 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
36 min

Know before you go

  • 5.8 km from 2.2 to 8 km with no café, shop or water
  • 6.6 km above 10% gradient, max 17.6%
  • 2% gravel surface

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