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Monte Zoncolan from Ovaro

8 km road cycling route1,066 m climbing36 minGPX

Ovaro, Italy · Road

A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from Ovaro / Davâr through Liariis / Liaries, with 1,066 m of climbing over Monte Zoncolan.

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.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides
Distance
8.3 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
1,066 m
128 m per km
Riding time
36 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
May to Oct
Ovaro climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Ovaro / Davâr

Map and elevation profile

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,066 m
Distance
8 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km2468 km1,596 m · highest, at 8.3 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Ovaro / Davâr
  2. Monte Zoncolan
  3. Liariis / Liarieskm 2

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.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs Monte Zoncolan (8.3 km at 12.9 %).
  • Tops out at 1,596 m, 8.3 km in.

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 route line, the Copernicus elevation model and OpenStreetMap.

On the road

  • Matoga Cafe' (Restaurant) 0.2 km
  • Al Feralut (Restaurant) 0.7 km
  • Water 2.2 km
  • Malga Pozof (Restaurant) 8 km

Climbs

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Monte Zoncolan0 km8.3 km · 1065 m · 12.8 % · max 17.6 %8.3 km · 1065 m · 12.9 %1596 m

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

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Monte Zoncolan · full ascent, starts at 0 km

8.3 km at 12.9% · 1065 m
6008001,0001,2001,400m14%17%16%15%15%11%0 km12345678.2 km1,596 msteepest 17.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

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

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Emanuele Paolini · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Walter Della Schiava · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Serafino Centenaro · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Ovaro (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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