Routes, climbs, pictures and cycling stories from the Dolomites tarmac
What would you say if I told you that from the Dolomites to Lake Garda you can stay on a continuous cycling path for approximately 180 km? Believe it or not, it’s actually possible! Now try to image the scene …. 180 km without cars, meeting and greeting only fellow cyclists on the way. Oh, […]
Description: The Sellaronda loop counterclockwise. Once you’ve gone around clockwise you should try this direction, too, in order to see the views that you missed on the descents in the other direction. You’ll be thinking that you’re riding a totally different route. This is also the direction that is ridden during the Sellaronda Bikeday that is held every […]
Description: The classic Sellaronda loop should be ridden by every cyclist at least once. This is the direction we prefer because having Passo Campolongo at the beginning is a nice warm-up for the next 3 climbs. 0 km Starting in Badia head south (uphill) on the SP244 towards Corvara. 4.5 km There’s a fantastic cold water […]
Description: “Jun a fa i 4 jûs?” This is the Ladin phrase we always use when we want to ride the loop now known as Sellaronda with friends. In fact, the term “Sellaronda” was only adopted in the late ’90s after the famous Sellaronda loops that you can ski during winter in the Dolomites. First used […]
Description: For starters, let me make a special mention about the fabulous sightseeing you may NOT see if you are too focused on following the GPS track on this loop. During this ride you pass through the Funes Valley which you may recognize in the picture above. You may be thinking now that you’ve seen this […]
Fodom loop Description: 0 km Starting in Badia head south on the SP244 towards La Villa. 3 km In the town of La Villa, turn left at the first intersection in the direction of San Cassiano. Ahead of you is a short downhill. Then the road starts to climb towards San Cassiano and Passo Valparola. 5.8 […]
Passo Furcia loop: Description: 0 km The Furcia loop is a nice change from the classical Dolomite passes and – if you like steep gradients – this one’s for you! Starting in Badia, head north on the SP244 towards Brunico. 15.3 km In the town of Longega, turn right (south) in the direction of Al Plan de […]