Italy/Dolomites Map and Trip Summary
By Will • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: Climbs, CyclingThis is not a complete map of passes, but contains most of the great climbs in the area (yes, I realize the map is bigger than the Dolomite region). 
The Red pins are passes I have climbed. Blue pins are other climbs …. feel free to suggest any fun climbs that are missing. Below the map are 8 rides that I have done and can strongly recommend – with links to route maps and more details for each.
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The first four routes all start in beautiful Corvara – a perfect base if you want to stay in one place for a few days.
1. The Maratona dles Dolomites course
138 kms, 4000 metres climb, 7 climbs. One of the most beautiful rides I have ever done. Details here.
2. Selle Ronda – counter clockwise
The classic loop with 4 passes. The first 55 kms of the Maratona course but in the opposite direction. Paradise. Details here.
3. Passo delle Erbe
A local favorite. A big, beautiful climb …. at least we have been told it is beautiful …. but we were rained on throughout and fog/clouds blocked the big views. Details here.
4. Passo Falzarego via Passo Campolongo
This is basically the second half of the medium (106 km) course in the Maratona dles Dolomites – so it climbs Passo Falzarego (and 1.3 kms further Passo Valparola) from a different side than the full 138 kms Maratona course. Details here.
5. Passo delle Stelvio – north side
On the edge (but outside) of the Dolomite region. One of the most famous and awe inspiring cycling climbs anywhere. Epic. Details here.
6. Passo delle Stelvio (south side) and Umbrailpass
The less famous side of Stelvio is still awe inspiring. This route also includes Umbrailpass – the highest Swiss pass I have ever cycled. Details here.
7. Passo Gavia (both sides)
One of the greatest days on a bike. Details here. Also not quite in the Dolomites.
8. Passo delle Foppa (Mortirolo)
Short, famous, and very steep! Details here. Again, not quite in the Dolomites.
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Will is Happiest while cycling uphill. More enthusiastic than talented, his 2013 Challenge is to cycle a 150 Cols (mountain passes), slowly -- and to just enjoy.
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Personnellement, je rajouterai le Klammljoch (2288m) et le Staller Sattel (2052), tous deux splendides…ainsi que le Pfistcher Joch (2246m)
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=klammljoch&w=all
http://www.alpen-biken.de/dyn/alpenimg_dir_alpentour2002_ident_alp2002_13.html
Simon
Merci, Je les ai ajouté
Thanks I have added those 3 passes. Anyone interested, they are all at the very top on the Italian/Austrian border
Wow some awesome views there. Thanks for a great blog site by the way. Awesome articles and advice.
I am also a cyclist based in Geneva (often ride with CTC) and will be doing a tour in the Dolomites with some English friends in September, so thanks for the blog and the great photos. We will be setting off from Ascona and ending in Cortina 7 days later. Mostly we will follow the Thonon – Trieste route except for an extra day around Bormio so that we can attempt the Mortirolo and the Gavia. I also saw your report on the Sanetsch which I am planning to do next week – should be good training for some of the steeper cols in Italy.
Tony
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Thank you for such a complete blog site. Information is great. I am planning a trip to the Dolomites next summer with a group of friends. Can you recommend a town to stay in that is ideally suited to attempting all these great climbs?
Hello Cathy
We stayed in Corvara (a ski resort) – which is beautiful and on the Sella Ronda. The first 4 rides above all started in Corvara – no need to drive anywhere.
I would highly recommend it.
But Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo (for example) are pretty far by car – and it can be slow driving. So you might consider staying in two locations.
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