{"id":24443,"date":"2025-10-08T21:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=24443"},"modified":"2025-10-08T21:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T19:35:50","slug":"our-tips-for-the-most-beautiful-climbs-in-friuli-venezia-giulia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/italie\/friuli-venezia\/onze-tips-voor-de-mooiste-beklimmingen-in-friuli-venezia-giulia","title":{"rendered":"Our tips for the most beautiful climbs in Friuli Venezia Giulia"},"content":{"rendered":"

A region that often gets overlooked is the eastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is sandwiched between the Dolomites (in the west), Slovenia (with the Triglav National Park) and Carinthia on the north side. It is logical that it is a region that is somewhat forgotten. Still, we want to give you five climbs that you really should do. One of them is an absolute classic: the Monte Zoncolan. It is in the group of Mortirolo, Stelvio, Blockhaus, Angliru and Lagos de Covadonga. Goat trails that the peloton doesn\u2019t particularly like to tackle either. The Giro d\u2019Italia likes to come here in recent years. Especially to make the detour to Slovenia. Friuli Venezia Giulia has more than enough to offer, you don\u2019t really need the neighbors for that. But as with many neighbors: it\u2019s handy when they are there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our tips for some beautiful climbs. Would you like to see the routes as well? Leave a comment below this blog and you'll receive the routes in your mailbox. Want to learn more about this region? Then read our explorer Kees' blog, who is on an adventure for the Giro d\u2019Italia 2025<\/a> also came from Friuli Venezia Giulia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monte Zoncolan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mythical Monte Zoncolan. Every now and then you find it again in the Giro d\u2019Italia course. It is also rightly called a classic, which is how it has become so popular. Classic rides<\/a> The Mountain High Chasers can do it. It\u2019s one of the reasons to descend into Friuli Venezia Giulia. But with 10 kilometers at an average of almost 12 percent, you\u2019ll have to bring your best legs of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rough<\/strong> Figures (from Ovaro):<\/strong> 10.1 km \u2013 1200 hm \u2013 11.9% km with peaks up to 22%.
Tip for the climbers:<\/strong> Take your smallest piece of equipment (look for a 1:1 ratio, like a 30\u00d730 or 34\u00d734). For the more experienced riders, a 36\u00d734 or 34\u00d730 is also sufficient.
Gravel tip:<\/strong> Combine the top with the quiet unpaved roads around Ravascletto\/Valcalda (after the descent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The top of the Zoncolan (c) Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Monte Zoncolan monument (c) Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Monte Crostis via TualisPanoramic view of the Vette<\/em>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almost every region has a hidden or forgotten climb. Friuli Venezia Giulia has the Monte Crostis. The first and last climb in the 2011 Giro d\u2019Italia. At least, it was on the course, but it was never climbed? Why is that? According to the experts, it\u2019s too dangerous, and certainly in 2011 with the death of Wouter Weylandt during that Giro, it was the organization that chose eggs for their money. That\u2019s saying something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In numbers:<\/strong> 14.5 km \u2013 1430 hm \u2013 9.8% km \u00b7 maximum 17%
Season\/type of road:<\/strong> higher up Panoramic view<\/em> can (partly) be unpaved\/rough; check conditions.
Tip from the expert:<\/strong> If possible, drive the higher-lying section on gravel tires (above 35mm) or bring some extra inner tubes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monte Crostis<\/a>, Runchia, Italy<\/p>\u2022 Distance: 13.6 km, Elevation difference: 1381 m, Average gradient: 10.1 %<\/blockquote>