Category: Italy

For those who like more serious cycling, the Dolomites need no introduction. I have written about the place several times, how good it is to ride here. Monte Civetta Loop and Giau, Falzarergo, Dolomites. However, there is an event in the Dolomites (twice a year) where one of Europe's most beautiful and best alpine Loop, the Sellaronda, is closed to motorists and motorcyclists. At that time only bicyclists are allowed on the 50 km loop. What do you need to know about the Sellaronda and the loop? The Sella is one of the mountains of the Dolomites (mountain group, rock - every characteristic peak in the Dolomites has a name). This route around the mountain is called the Sellaronda. It is famous not only because it is one of the most beautiful alpine loop, but also because you have to climb four passes on the circuit. The four passes: Passo Pordoi, 2239m Passo Sella, 2218m Passo Gardena, 2121m Passo Campolongo, 1875m The circle can usually be completed in both directions on a normal road. Most people usually start from Arabba or Corvara, these two larger cities are located on the circle. Although there are four passes over 2,000 m on the circuit, the tour is not too hard, the ascent is "only" 1,635 m. You start from a high and the level of each pass is no more than 4-700 m. Bike Day is twice a year, in June and September. They will give you the recommended direction (it is almost always counter-clockwise) and you can cycling between 8.30 and 16.00! There is no need to bend, it is enough that the 15-20 thousand bikes ride together, the environment, the view, the excellent climb and slope and the 4 passes will give you an experience of a lifetime. Sellaronda Bike