Monte Grappa from Romano d'Ezzelino
A mountainous 22 km road cycling route from Romano d'Ezzelino through Corte, Semonzetto and Scuola, with 1,594 m of climbing over Monte Grappa.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides for fit, experienced riders
- Distance
- 22.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,594 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 35 min
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Romano d'Ezzelino
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 1,594 m
- 22 km
Route description
- Romano d'Ezzelino
- Corte
- Monte Grappa
- Semonzetto
- Scuola
- Semonzo del Grappa
- Caserboli
- Cenghia
- Santa Felicita
The ride starts near Romano d'Ezzelino at 163 m elevation and quickly passes through several small places including Foschetta, Corte, Semonzetto, and Semonzo del Grappa within the first 3 km. The continuous climb begins at 2.1 km and extends for 19.7 km, gaining 1561 m up to 1742 m near the peak of Monte Grappa.
Most of the route is on main roads, with 19.7 km ridden on main roads, predominantly SP140 for 17.9 km. The road is almost entirely paved, 99%, with just a 1% gravel or unpaved section. The gradient is steep, averaging 7.9% with stretches over 8% for 11.6 km and over 10% for 3.4 km. The steepest 500 m section is 12.6% at 14.9 km.
Along the route, there are cafes and shops near the start, including a bakery at 0.4 km and a supermarket at 2.7 km. There is a 6.8 km longest stretch without food or water from 3.9 to 10.7 km. Restaurants are located shortly after this stretch at 10.7 km and 15.2 km. Toilets are available at 2.5, 9.1, and near the top at 21.6 km. Several peaks near the road, such as Col Molin at 0.6 km and Monte Cornosega at 13.1 km, lie beside the route.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Monte Grappa (19.7 km at 7.9 %).
- Tops out at 1,742 m, 21.8 km in.
Highlights
- Monte Grappa summit at 1742 m
- Steepest 500m section at 14.9 km
- Passes near Monte Cornosega and Col Molin peaks
- Longest stretch without café is 6.8 km from 3.9 to 10.7 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Grappa | 2.1 km | 19.7 km · 1561 m · 7.9 % · max 13.1 % | 19.7 km · 1561 m · 7.9 % | 1742 m |
Monte Grappa · full ascent, starts at 2.1 km
Know before you go
- 19.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 6.8 km longest stretch without café, shop, or water from 3.9 to 10.7 km
- Steep gradient sections over 10% for 3.4 km
- Gravel or unpaved surface for 1% of route