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Monte Grappa from Romano d'Ezzelino

Romano d'Ezzelino, 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.

22 km
Distance
1,594 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,594 m
Distance
22 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km20 km22 kmHighest point1,743 m at 22.2 kmStart0 kmFinish22 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a long, steep climb over 22 km with 1594 m of elevation gain.

Monte Grappa climb from Romano d'Ezzelino, Italy, 22 km with 1594 m elevation gain.

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.

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

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Semonzetto 2.2 km
  2. Scuola 2.5 km
  3. Semonzo del Grappa 2.7 km
  4. Scrocco 2.8 km
  5. Caserboli 3 km
  6. Cenghia 3.4 km
  7. Santa Felicita 3.8 km
  8. Campo Croce 13.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Monte Grappa2.1 km19.7 km1561 m7.9 %13.1 %1742 m

High point 1742 m at 21.8 km; low point 163 m. Passes beneath Col Molin, Col Bastia, La Rocca.

Monte Grappa · starts at 2.1 km

19.7 km at 7.9% · 1561 m
2004006008001000120014001600ELEVATION (M)8.7%8.9%8.1%8.0%9.8%8.4%9.8%3.5%4.7%11%11%3.4%7.8%11%7.7%9.8%0 km12345678910111213141516171819.5 kmDISTANCE (KM)Monte Grappa · 1,742 mSTEEPEST 11.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
90% main road · 6% minor road · 2% quiet street
Main roads
19.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
SP140 (18 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
90% climbing · 3% descending · 8% flat
Steep sections
17.1 km over 5% · 11.6 km over 8% · 3.4 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 12.6% at 14.9 km

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. 0.4 kmPanificio Cremasco · bakery · on the route
  2. 0.5 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
  3. 0.5 kmFarmacia di Romano · pharmacy · on the route
  4. 2.1 kmErg · petrol station · on the route
  5. 2.5 kmToilets · 280 m off route
  6. 2.7 kmMinimarket al Paradiso · supermarket · on the route
  7. 3.6 kmDrinking water · 220 m off route
  8. 9.1 kmToilets · on the route
  9. 10.7 kmAl Puppolo · restaurant · on the route
  10. 15.2 kmBaita Camol · restaurant · 30 m off route
  11. 21.6 kmToilets · 30 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 0.6 km — Col Molin (peak, 216 m)
  • 13.1 km — Monte Cornosega (peak, 1128 m)
  • 16.1 km — Abisso del Conte Ugolino (viewpoint)
  • 21.3 km — Cippo ai Caduti partigiani del Monte Grappa (monument)

At the start

  • Panificio Cremasco · bakery · 270 m
  • Panna&Storti · ice cream · 260 m
  • Gelateria Hottonia · ice cream · 390 m
  • Bar Roma · bar · 170 m
  • Leone · pub · 320 m

Stay after this ride

  • Rifugio Coston · guest house · 2.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 35 min

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

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