Monte Crostis

Monte Crostis (el.2,251 metres (7,385 ft)) is a mountain in the Carnic Alps, located in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The Giro d'Italia intended to pass Monte Crostis in 2011, but after the death of Wouter Weylandt and ongoing protests of the peloton, the jury decided to remove the Crostis from the route.[1]

Monte Crostis
Monte Crostis is located in Alps
Monte Crostis
Monte Crostis
Location in the Alps
Highest point
Elevation2,251 m (7,385 ft)
Coordinates46°35′49″N 12°53′28″E
Geography
LocationItaly
Parent rangeCarnic Alps

References

  1. Stephen Farrand (20 May 2011). "Crostis climb cut from Giro d'Italia". Cycling News. Future Publishing Limited. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
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