An epic climb to Forcella di Monte Rest in the Carnic Alps

Forcella di Monte Rest is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1,087m (3,566ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Pordenone, in Italy.

Forcella di Monte Rest

Where is Forcella di Monte Rest?

The pass, also known as Passo Rest, is located in the autonomous region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in the northeastern part of the country.

How long is Forcella di Monte Rest?

Set high in the Carnic Alps, the road through the summit is fully paved, scenic, but narrow. It’s called Strada Regionale 552 del Passo Rest. The pass road is 25.6 km (15.90 miles) long, running north-south from Priuso to Tramonti di Sopra.

How steep is Forcella di Monte Rest?

The climb has been featured in the Giro d'Italia race. It’s a very steep road, hitting a 10.6% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Starting from Priuso, the ascent is 14.7 km (9.13 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 608 meters (1,995ft). The average gradient is 4.1%.

Starting from Tramonti di Sopra, the ascent is 11.1 km (6.90 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 653 meters (2,142ft). The average gradient is 5.9%.

 

 

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