The climb of Monte Zoncolan, via the Ovaro side, starts in Ovaro, at 523 m of elevation. The village sits in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. From this starting point, the route climbs to the summit of Monte Zoncolan over 9.7 km, without a break, along this single side of the mountain.
From Ovaro (km 0, 523 m), the road climbs without interruption to the summit, at km 9.7. Along the way, it passes near Pozôf, a peak close to the route at km 7.9. This stretch, from the start to the summit, is the longest climb of the ascent: it gains 1,192 m over its full length, with no flat section along the way.
The summit of Monte Zoncolan, at the top of the Ovaro side, reaches 1,716 m of elevation. The total climbing for the ascent adds up to 1,203 m, at an average gradient of 12%. Rifugio Tamai sits close to the route, at this point near the summit.
Paths and places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Altitudes measured on the route.