The Col Melon climb in the southern Dolomites and is a meadow used as a mountain pasture in June and September. Cows and horses. Col Melon is located along the secondary road that leads from Feltre to Casera dei Boschi, 2.5 km before the ski lifts at Le Buse. Because this is s secondary road, it sees very little traffic. There is really nothing out there but little villages. Even though this isn’t a bucket list climb it provides for a lovely day of riding where you can combine it with the passo Croce d’Aune.
Climb Stats
From Belvedere
Distance: 6.3 miles, longer if you start in Pedavena.
Elevation gain: 2340 feet
Average gradient: 7%
Hairpin near the bottom of the Col Melone.
Left or straight? I went left up the col Melon.
The Ritchey with a tree decorated with a clock, bra and panties. And the clock showed the correct time.
The Ritchey near the top of the col melon.
To ride or not to ride the col Melon
This climb and this route were both a delight. Though not a bucket list climb it was a perfect day in the Italian countryside. The auto traffic was non existent and the scenery exquisite. Stop, as I did, in the village of Aune and have a snack then continue on exploring the areas tiny quite roads.
