36.7
PDI
5.4 mi
DISTANCE
3,617 ft
GAINED
12.7 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
OUCH!!! After Scanuppia, Zoncolan (from Ovaro and Priola) may be the most difficult (at least the most painful) climb in all of Italy. No wonder it has “only” been included in the Giro five times!
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
We've partnered with Sherpa-Map.com to bring you the best route planning tool. With a PRO Membership you can use this climb as a reference when creating your route. 12.8% average grade with 0 descent. 71% (6.2 km) is at 10-15% grade and 14% (1.2 km) is at 15-20%. The steepest 500 meters is 16.4% and steepest kilometer 15.2%
See more details and tools regarding this climb's grade via the “Profile Tool” button.
Roadway: Fully paved and extremely narrow one lane road in good condition as of 2017. A car cannot pass you on a bike without you pulling yourself and your bike off the paved road. Beware of debris on the descent.
Traffic: Zero to less than a handful of passing vehicles.
Parking: At the summit and ride down or in the very quaint town of Priola on the side of the road a block from the start - Map; Street View.
Provisions: There are a couple of bars where you can get snacks and beverages in Priola and a snack/water cart at the pass.
Gear: Depending on your fitness level and ability, a compact chainring and good size rear cassette cog are recommended.
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
We stayed in Ovaro when we rode the climbs in the area.
There are three routes to the summit of Zoncolan - our favorite routes are from Priola and Monte Zoncolan (Ovaro). The Ovaro route is the most famous and one primarily used by the Giro. Also, the world's #12 hardest climb is just a few kilometers north of Ovaro - Passo della Forcella.
See the Routes in Area button on the menu bar, or the state climb page for more great bike climbs around Ovaro.
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