What is the highest pass in Friuli Venezia Giulia?

It is Forcella Ielma, at 1,902 metres (Udine). Next come Forcella Pièltinis (1,881 m) and Sella del Monte Zoncolan (1,733 m).

How many Alpine passes are there in Friuli Venezia Giulia?

Our atlas lists 19: the road passes above 1,000 metres in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with OpenStreetMap data. 16 are paved and 3 gravel or mixed.

Are there gravel passes in Friuli Venezia Giulia?

Yes, 3: Forcella Ielma (1,902 m), Forcella Pièltinis (1,881 m), Forcella Meleit (1,533 m). They are gravel or mixed roads, to ride with the right bike and after checking openings and bans.

Are the passes in Friuli Venezia Giulia open all year?

Not all of them: many high passes close in winter and reopen in late spring, and some roads have seasonal closures or rules. Before you go, check local rules and the weather.

Alpine passes in Friuli Venezia Giulia: list and map.

By Edoardo · published October 19, 2026

Every road pass in Friuli Venezia Giulia above 1,000 metres, from the Dolomiti Experiences Alpine passes atlas: altitude, province, paved or gravel, tolls and the passes on our motorbike routes.

In short

In Friuli Venezia Giulia the atlas counts 19 road passes above 1,000 metres. The highest is Forcella Ielma (1,902 m), followed by Forcella Pièltinis (1,881 m) and Sella del Monte Zoncolan (1,733 m). 16 are paved and 3 gravel or mixed.

Updated October 2026

19passes

1,902 mhighest

16paved

3gravel or mixed

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The full list, highest first.

#	Pass	Altitude	Province	Surface	Road
1	Forcella Ielma	1,902 m	Udine	gravel
2	Forcella Pièltinis	1,881 m	Udine	gravel
3	Sella del Monte Zoncolan	1,733 m	Udine	paved
4	Passo del Cason di Lanza	1,555 m	Udine	paved
5	Forcella Meleit	1,533 m	Udine	gravel
6	Passo di Pramollo	1,530 m		paved	B90
7	Passo del Pura	1,425 m	Udine	paved
8	Sella Somdogna	1,400 m	Udine	paved
9	Passo di Monte Croce Carnico	1,360 m	Udine	paved	B110
10	Cima Sappada	1,292 m	Udine	paved	SR355
11	Sella Nevea	1,195 m	Udine	paved	SP76
12	Passo del Predil	1,156 m		paved	203
13	Forca di Pani	1,139 m	Udine	paved
14	Passo Crosetta	1,127 m	Pordenone	paved	SP422
15	Sella Carnizza	1,086 m	Udine	paved
16	Sella Duron	1,083 m	Udine	paved
17	Sella Cereschiatis	1,072 m	Udine	paved	SP112
18	Passo Rest	1,052 m	Udine	paved	SR552
19	Forcella di Lius	1,030 m	Udine	paved	SP24

Gravel passes

Gravel or mixed roads: suited to enduro or adventure bikes, always check before you go.

Forcella Ielma · 1,902 m · gravel
Forcella Pièltinis · 1,881 m · gravel
Forcella Meleit · 1,533 m · gravel

On our motorbike routes

Passo di Monte Croce Carnico · 1,360 m — Corona Imperiale™

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the highest pass in Friuli Venezia Giulia?: It is Forcella Ielma, at 1,902 metres (Udine). Next come Forcella Pièltinis (1,881 m) and Sella del Monte Zoncolan (1,733 m).
How many Alpine passes are there in Friuli Venezia Giulia?: Our atlas lists 19: the road passes above 1,000 metres in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with OpenStreetMap data. 16 are paved and 3 gravel or mixed.
Are there gravel passes in Friuli Venezia Giulia?: Yes, 3: Forcella Ielma (1,902 m), Forcella Pièltinis (1,881 m), Forcella Meleit (1,533 m). They are gravel or mixed roads, to ride with the right bike and after checking openings and bans.
Are the passes in Friuli Venezia Giulia open all year?: Not all of them: many high passes close in winter and reopen in late spring, and some roads have seasonal closures or rules. Before you go, check local rules and the weather.

Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), processed by Dolomiti Experiences; tolls and regulated access from the operators' websites, checked in 2026. A pass in the list is not automatically open or rideable: always check the season, local rules and weather.