Monte Grappa from Romano d'Ezzelino

Of the 9 or 10 routes I've tried up Monte Grappa I think this might be the least painful.  There's still pain of course but slightly less.  There's even a couple of flattish km after the the starting 12km of continual steepness.  It's short-lived though and soon you're grinding again.  Not complaining though, it was worth the effort just to escape the heat wave down on the plains.  Nice and fresh up here.  

At the summit fog was roiling up and over the slopes.  It wasn't too bad as you can see from the photo.  The descent was absolutely glorious, didn't even feel arthritis using the Viner's rim brakes.  
Will have to try this again next year.

Small memorial near summit

Monte Coston area on descent

Long climb