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Let yourself be surprised by the fascinating and spectacular Dolomites roads.

The Fedaia pass is another colossus when it comes to epic cycling. A long, arduous ascent, particularly in the last kilometres, with inclines of 12% on very long stretches. You are going to need to be fit to take it on!

The Sellaronda circuit round the Sella massif has long been a winter favourite.

However, in recent years the Sellaronda circuit has also become a popular challenge for cyclists.

The twisty Alpine roads at the foot of the Dolomite peaks are like a dream come true for racing cyclists. The gradients on the circuit are mostly between 8 and 10 %, it is classed as moderately difficult. The asphalt roads are mostly in good condition, although there are small potholes on some sections.

The medium route of the Maratona dles Dolomites is 106 km long with a total elevation gain of 3,130 meters. Cyclists tackle legendary climbs like Passo Campolongo (1875 m), Passo Pordoi (2239 m), Passo Sella (2244 m), Passo Gardena (2121 m), Passo Valparola (2200 m), and the steep Mür dl Giat (1472 m). Each climb offers breathtaking views and challenging gradients.

The tour, which starts in San Cassiano, affords the cyclist unique views of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites.

From San Vigilio, pass through Pieve di Marebbe, follow the scenic road to Sares and San Martino (municipality of San Lorenzo) where, near the gravel quarry, you cross the main road and take the Val Pusteria cycle path, as far as Bistro Lanz in Sciaves. Leave the cycle path, taking the right turn onto the road to Sciaves, pass the old bishopric of Bressanone and arrive to Millan, where four hairpin bends lead you to S. Andrea. Here the tiring ascent begins, through dense conifer woods. Cross over the crossroads with the Funes road and continue as far as Passo delle Erbe. Lastly, return to San Vigilio via Antermoia, San Martin and Longega.

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.

From San Vigilio, follow the main road to Corvara, where the zigzags begin for Passo Campolongo. Cross the pass, follow the road downhill for Arabba and then Selva di Cadore. Here is where the very hard ascent of about 900m of difference in height begins, towards Passo Giau, one of the most breathtaking passes in the Dolomites. Continue downhill to Pocol, a small village before Cortina where, on the left, you take the last ascent to Passo Falzarego. Lastly pass through Passo Valparola, San Cassiano, La Villa and Longega, and back to San Vigilio.

Starting from Val Gardena, take the state road n. 242 which leads to Chiusa and continues up to Bressanone on the cycle path that runs alongside the SS12. Once in Bressanone take the ascent through S. Andrea up to Passo delle Erbe. At the top you cycle down towards San Martino in Badia to reach Corvara. Turning right you start the ascent to the Gardena Pass passing through Colfosco. After passing the Gardena Pass a pleasant descent leads to Selva.

The challenging tour to the Staller Sattel ass is one of the classic routes for South Tyrolean cycling enthusiasts. A gravel track leads you from Niederrasen along the river to Antholz Niedertal. The route continues through the village of Antholz Mittertal and along the paved main road to the beautiful Lake Antholz. From there, the final ascent to the 2,052 m high Staller Sattel alpine pass begins, which boasts numerous hairpin bends and breathtaking viewpoints (Important! Temporary one-way traffic regulation with traffic light: from South Tyrol to Austria every hour from the 30th to the 45th minute; from Austria to South Tyrol every hour from the full hour to the 15th minute).

This route is suitable for a leisurely excursion, for families, and for mountain bike or e-bike tours for warm-up. The Resia lake can be cycled in both directions. Almost exclusively on asphalt, start along the cycle and gravel path from the famous church tower in Graun northwards to Reschen - past the sailing boats waiting for wind. Don't cycle straight forward to the Austrian state border. Instead, follow the cycle path in Reschen towards the western lakeside, past the Schöneben valley station, and calmly tackle the incline along the lake. The route is leisurely - until the southern lakeside with the dam wall and there is a fantastic view over the Malser Haide and King Ortler (3,905 m). At the dam, turn north and enjoy the panorama with the lake and the approaching mountains back to Graun. If the wind is strong, kiters and sailors can be spotted on Lake Reschen. There are cozy stops along the lake at the Sciuri at the Schöneben valley station, at the taverns Greinhof and Giernhof, at the new kitestation or at the businesses in Reschen and Graun.

Two sharp climbs, two lakes, a tower in the lake, a wonderful side valley panorama

 

A classic for the cyclists. The four-pass tour Sellaronda, is certainly one of the absolute highlights in the life of a cyclist. Among the racing bike tours, the route is considered of medium difficulty with a length of 58 km and almost 1,800 meters of elevation gain. Twiche a year, usually in June and September, the tour around the Sella Group belongs entirely to the cyclists.

Beautiful training session with uphills on the Sonnenberg of Schluderns and Laas

A classic for the cyclists. The four-pass tour Sellaronda, is certainly one of the absolute highlights in the life of a cyclist. Among the racing bike tours, the route is considered of medium difficulty with a length of 58 km and almost 1,800 meters of elevation gain. Twiche a year, usually in June and September, the tour around the Sella Group belongs entirely to the cyclists.

The Maratona route of the Maratona dles Dolomites is 138 km long with a total elevation gain of 4,230 meters. Cyclists tackle iconic climbs like Passo Campolongo (1,875 m), Passo Pordoi (2,239 m), Passo Sella (2,244 m), Passo Gardena (2,121 m), and the challenging Passo Giau (2,236 m) with slopes reaching up to 15%. After Passo Valparola (2,200 m), riders face the steep Mür dl Giat (1,472 m), a short but tough stretch that tests even experienced cyclists.

The splendid Sellaronda route takes you round the Sella massif, offering breathtaking glimpses of the legendary Dolomites. The tour starts in San Vigilio. When you reach the centre of Corvara, turn right and take the uphill route towards Passo Gardena. After stopping to admire the Sella massif, continue on the tarmacked road to Passo Sella and from there, go uphill to the highest pass on the route, Pordoi, where a 10km descent begins, with plenty of hairpin bends, leading to the last pass on this route, Passo Campolongo. Continue for 7km to reach Corvara and then return to San Vigilio via Longega.

From the football pitch in St. Martin, this short and easy tour initially takes you along a paved side road with little traffic through the meadows and forests above the village. The route then climbs gently past fields and old farms, offering wonderful panoramic views of the valley below. The tour then ends in the small, idyllic village of Chi Plans. Before going back, it is worth making a short visit to the Cristlá Restaurant & Pizzeria, which is located just a few hundred meters further on from Chi Plans on road 29 towards Untermoi.

From San Vigilio, first go to La Ila/La Villa where you turn left towards San Cassiano, and start the ascent on a very bendy road to Passo Falzarego. From there, the exhilarating descent takes you quickly down to Cortina. An uphill stretch leads to Passo Tre Croci and the picturesque Lake Misurina, where the descent begins towards Dobbiaco. From Dobbiaco, follow the main road to reach Brunico and San Lorenzo and then follow the old Val Badia road (along the tunnels) to Longega and, a few kilometres further on, San Vigilio.