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Cycling

Road bike tour to the legendary Giau pass

La Villa/La Villa, Badia, Dolomites Region Alta Badia
This iconic road cycling loop starts from San Cassiano, La Villa or Corvara, and heads towards the climb up the legendary Passo Giau.
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The Giau pass is the great challenge for all those who undertake the marathon Maratona dles Dolomites, 10 km with long sections at 10.5% slope with the last kilometre at 10.2% slope. A climb that will remain among the cyclists’ memories.
Itinerary

Start in Corvara and descend via Passo Campolongo to Arabba.

From Arabba continue towards Colle Santa Lucia, where the climb to Passo Giau begins.

From the pass, descend towards Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Continue towards Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola.

After crossing the passes, return to Alta Badia and Corvara.

Distance 77.0 Km
Duration 0h:00 min
Elevation gain 2285 m
Elevation loss 2285 m
Highest point 2230 m
Lowest point 1303 m
Details
Long and technical descent towards Cortina with many hairpins. Control your speed and watch for traffic, especially in summer. Weather can change quickly at higher altitude.
Ride Passo Giau at a steady pace from the start: the climb is long and consistent with little recovery. Avoid pushing too hard early on.
Directions

Starting points: Corvara, La Villa or San Cassiano.
The villages are connected via the SS244 (Val Badia) and the SP37 to San Cassiano.

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