PORDOI loops - 34mi, 5900ft, or 52mi, 7800ft
The list of passes available out of this town are like a Giro de Italia stage, Passo di Sella, Passo di Gardena, Passo di Falzarego, Passo di Campolongo, and Passo Pordoi. All of these passes (except the Falzarego) Although short in mileage, it is huge in grandeur, steeped in history and culture, and challenging in the climbs. It will be a day of everlasting memories.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO - 51mi, 5600ft
This is the Grand Strada della Dolomiti at Cortina, FIRST a visit to the Marmolada, the mightiest mountain in the Dolomites. From the Pordoi we descend to Canazei (cafe anyone?) and begin the steep climb up to the Marmolade and Passo di Fedaia. This imposing mountain has HUGE views in all directions. Surrounded by a ring of extraordinary mountains, Cortina enjoys the best location of the Dolomites.
CORTINA loops - 25mi, 2700ft, or 70mi, 8200ft
More beautiful alpine scenery lies ahead on today’s ride. Starting with a climb up the Passo Tre Croci, we soon come to the shimmering deep blue Lago di Misurina, surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Cristallo group. Those choosing the short ride today should climb the 7 km up to the base of the remarkable triple-spired mountain, Tre Cime di Lavaredo. A long downhill through a deep valley, past a number of alpine lakes, brings us to Dobbiaco and the start of another beautiful climb. The Val Fiscalina is one of the most dramatic valleys in the Dolomites, and the short climb is well worth the extra effort. The rest of the day continues on small mountain roads, through yet more breathtaking alpine scenery.
FROM BOLZANO:
The Serantino Route.
The Stelvio
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