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Piancavallo
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This is the climb where the great Marco Pantani began his climb to victory in the pink jersey of the 1998 Giro d'Italia! Since that historic date, it has been included in the Giro d'Italia three more times (2017, 2020, and 2022). Starting at the junction with the Provincial Road SP 29 on the edge of Aviano (altitude 158 metres), the route covers 14 kilometres with an average gradient approaching 8%. The first 6 kilometres are the most challenging, with a gradient of 9% and a peak at 13% between the 5th and 6th kilometres. The central part of the climb maintains significant gradients, while it tends to level off at the end.
difficult
Distance 13.9 km
Duration1:35 h
Ascent1,114 m
Descent0 m
Highest point1,271 m
Lowest point157 m
This is the climb where the great Marco Pantani began his climb to victory in the pink jersey of the 1998 Giro d'Italia! Since that historic date, it has been included in the Giro d'Italia three more times (2017, 2020, and 2022). Starting at the junction with the Provincial Road SP 29 on the edge of Aviano (altitude 158 metres), the route covers 14 kilometres with an average gradient approaching 8%. The first 6 kilometres are the most challenging, with a gradient of 9% and a peak at 13% between the 5th and 6th kilometres. The central part of the climb maintains significant gradients, while it tends to level off at the end.
This is not only a champion's climb but one of the most scenic roads in Friuli, with spectacular views of the plain below, as far as the sea on clear days. The destination is Piancavallo (altitude 1,272 metres), a tourist destination nestling in the mountains of Pordenone, popular for skiing activities and summer alpine excursions to the surrounding mountain pastures and peaks. Besides traditional catering and hospitality, here you will find summer services for cyclists, including rentals and repairs.
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Challenging route suitable for experienced cyclists.
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Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
1,271 m
Lowest point
157 m
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Safety information
Be careful from November to May, heavy snowfall is a possibility. Caution is advised.
Tips and suggestions
Route designed for road bikes. Route suitable for athletes and experienced cyclists.
Public transport
To reach the junction with SP 29 in Aviano, the advice is to take a train to the nearest railway station, namely Pordenone. From there it is possible to continue by intermodal means (bus) to Aviano.
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The Giro d’Italia climb Aviano - Piancavallo (P002)
Directions
To reach the junction with SP 29 in Aviano by car from different directions:
From Venice: A27 motorway heading north. Continue until the Conegliano exit and follow the signs for Pordenone. From Pordenone, continue north on the SP 29 until you reach Aviano.
From Trieste: 'A4 motorway heading west. Take the exit for Monfalcone and join the SS14 towards Udine. Continue westwards on the SS14 to Pordenone, then take the SP 29 northwards to Aviano.
From Udine: A23 motorway heading south. At the Udine Sud exit, take the SS13 towards Pordenone. From Pordenone, follow the SP 29 northwards to Aviano.
Parking
Municipal car parks adjacent to the start.
Coordinates
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46.069429, 12.571814
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46°04'09.9"N 12°34'18.5"E
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33T 312217 5104628
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Map "By bike along the Alpine Foothills" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
13.9 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
1,114 m
Highest point
1,271 m
Lowest point
157 m
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