Monte Zoncolan

It is located in the Italian region Friuli- Venezia Giulia, about 20 km south of Plöcken Pass. The mountain can be reached via a mountain pass that connects the two places Ovaro and Sutrio together.

Ski resort

In recent years, was built on the eastern side of the mountain one of the most important ski areas in the Friuli- Venezia Giulia region. At an altitude of 900 m to 1995 m the skiers are 13 lifts and 22 km of ski runs. From Ravascletto from a Funifor aerial tramway leads to the summit of Monte Zoncolan, with the help of visitors can reach the ski area. Furthermore, there is the possibility of cross-country tracks with a length of 2.5 km on the mountain, as well as to take advantage of 55 km in the valley.

Cycling

The Monte Zoncolan has become known primarily for cycling. The ascent to the summit is one of the steepest and most difficult in the whole of Europe. In the years 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2011 was the mountain stage finish of the Giro d'Italia. Gilberto Simoni was the stage in 2003 and 2007 to decide for himself, in 2010 won Ivan Basso and 2011 Igor Antón.

List of driveways

  • Ovaro - West driveway

The west driveway of Monte Zoncolan is considered a one of the toughest climbs in cycling. As a comparison can only climb to Alto de Angliru in Spain are used. The drivers have to cope for a distance of 10.5 kilometers in 1210 meters of altitude. The average slope is thus at 11.5 %, but peak values ​​of up to 22 % can be achieved. After the organizers of the Giro d' Italia had the Monte Zoncolan scheduled in the route in 2007, the pavement was renewed, built edge boundaries and the three tunnels lit just before the summit.

  • Sutrio - Ostauffahrt

This 13.5 km long mountain pass is valid against the West driveway as significantly easier. This increase must be completed at an average slope of 9% in 1190 meters of altitude. At the beginning of the slope is flat pieces and steeper ramps alternate. However, make particularly the last 3.5 km before the summit a challenge here have an average of 13 %, maximum 23 % incline, be defeated.

  • Priola - old Ostauffahrt

The old Ostauffahrt of Priola (south Sutrio ) from being replaced by the new building of the aforementioned pass road. Both roads meet, however, 4 km before the summit together again. A total of 1140 meters of altitude on the route of 8.9 km before with an average gradient of 12.8 %.

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