This is a hard climb from any direction. From the north this specific climb starts at La Villa/Stern (1395m) and is somewhat steep all the way up, but could be climbed without interruption from St. Lorenzen/S. Lorenzo di Sebato (806m). One could also start between these places (if coming from Furkelpass (1759m)) in Zwischenwasser/Longega (1012m) or at Picolin/Pikolein/Piccolino (1088m) if coming via Würzjoch/Passo delle Erbe/Ju de Börz (1996m).

From the south the climb is very short and easy from the Passo Falzarègo/Fouzargo (2105m). You are however likely to have started out on the climb further down at Caprile (1002m) in the south, or at Cortina d’Ampezzo (1199m) or Pocòl (1503m) to the east. From both these places it will be a hard climb. The climb starts just before Cernadoi/Cernadou (1412m) if coming from Passo Pordoi (2239m) or Passo di Campolongo (1876m). The climb starts in Rucava/Reciavé (1309m) if coming from Passo Giau (2232m) or Forcella Staulanza (1770m) via Colle S. Lucia. Many possibilities!