Road bike tour to the legendary Giau pass
Road bike tour to the legendary Giau pass
Road biking
· Alta Badia
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Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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The Valparola pass Alta BadiaPhoto: Alta Badia Brand by Alex Moling, Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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Distance 76.5 km
5:28 h
2,285 m
2,285 m
2,230 m
1,303 m
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.
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Overall difficulty
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
2,230 m
Lowest point
1,303 m
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Coordinates:
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46.549134, 11.870925
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46°32'56.9"N 11°52'15.3"E
UTM
32T 720088 5159067
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Turn-by-turn directions
The epic Giau pass is a blessing and a curse for all cycling enthusiasts, and you will be tackling it from Colle Santa Lucia, the more difficult ascent. Before reaching the Giau, you will take on the Campolongo and Belvedere; then, the Falzarego and Valparola to return to Alta Badia.
Directions
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards Corvara.
Coordinates
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46.549134, 11.870925
DMS
46°32'56.9"N 11°52'15.3"E
UTM
32T 720088 5159067
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
76.5 km
Duration
5:28 h
Ascent
2,285 m
Descent
2,285 m
Highest point
2,230 m
Lowest point
1,303 m
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