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Monte Rest Pass

Monte Rest Pass

Passo di Monte Rest

Italy · Friuli Venezia Giulia

1,052m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,052m
Route length
16 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
48
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

STramonti di Sopra
16 km · max 10%
Monte Rest Pass (1,052m)
Descent
EAmpezzo (Carnia)
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A minor pass in the Carnic Prealps connecting the Val Tramontina with the Val d'Arzino in Friuli. Narrow winding road through forests.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

450m629m807m986m1,164m0 km20 km40 km1,164m
2,191m gain
2,089m loss
450m → 1,164m → 552m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

48

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • With 48 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
46.3833°N, 12.6833°E
Start (Tramonti di Sopra)
46.3167°N, 12.7833°E
End (Ampezzo (Carnia))
46.4167°N, 12.7967°E
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