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Giro d’Italia Climbs – Mount Lussari (P011)


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    Monte Lussari
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    On Monte Lussari there is the Marian sanctuary still a destination for frequent devotional pilgrimages. Up there there is also the largest ski complex in Friuli Venezia Giulia used also for international competitions.

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    Distance 20.4 km
    2:40 h
    1,073 m
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    1,783 m
    728 m

    An epic pedal starting from Tarvisio Boscoverde station heading towards Camporosso, a promising start for an unforgettable cycling adventure. From Valbruna you pedal through the beauty of Val Saisera with the suggestive Prati Oitzinger. From here begins the climb to Monte Lussari, 7 km long and with 900 meters of elevation gain. You can experience several hairpin bends on a road built on an ancient forest path. In the 2023 Giro d'Italia, cyclists faced this challenge in a time trial stage on the only drivable connection to the Sanctuary. Since summer 2023, cyclists can climb the road to Monte Lussari and reach 1770 meters altitude, where the Monte Lussari sanctuary, refreshment points and accommodations are located. The section from Valbruna to Lussari is open from May 31 to September 28, 2025 every day from 9 am to 3 pm, exclusively uphill. Those who stay overnight in the village are allowed to use the climb also from 7 pm to 8 pm. Cyclists are always prohibited from descending which will be allowed only through the paid use of the cable car. 

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    Check HERE the cable car schedules and fares

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    Safety information

    Cyclists are ALWAYS PROHIBITED FROM DESCENDING from the summit which will be allowed through the use of the cable car (with ticket payment)  Lussari cable car times. 
    Descending is PROHIBITED IN ANY CASE from any point on the road.  

    Tips and suggestions

    Route suitable for athletes and experienced cyclists. 

    Public transport

    By train to Tarvisio Boscoverde Station - Trenitalia bicibus service on all regional trains.

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    Directions

    To reach Tarvisio by car, considering that directions may vary depending on the exact location:

    • From the north direction (Austria): A2 motorway heading south, coming from Austria. Signs for Tarvisio.
    • From the east direction (Slovenia): westward on the A2/E61 towards Tarvisio, following the signs.
    • From the south direction (Italy): A23 motorway heading north, following the signs for Tarvisio.

    Parking

    The car can be parked in the parking lots at Tarvisio Boscoverde train station. 

    Coordinates

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    46.506691, 13.606786
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    46°30'24.1"N 13°36'24.4"E
    UTM
    33T 393109 5151289
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map "Alpe Adria Cycle Route FVG1 - From Salzburg to Grado by bike" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco.

    Map for sale at PromoturismoFVG Infopoints for €2.

    Equipment

    Helmets are recommended.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Distance
    20.4 km
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    2:40 h
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    1,073 m
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    46 m
    Highest point
    1,783 m
    Lowest point
    728 m
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