Sellaronda road bike tour
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Sellaronda road bike tour
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· Alta Badia
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Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative
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For road cycling enthusiasts, the Sellaronda is a legendary route with switchbacks and mountain passes, challenging climbs, and adrenaline-pumping descents.
moderate
Distance 51 km
The Sellaronda circuit round the Sella massif has long been a winter favourite.
However, in recent years the Sellaronda circuit has also become a popular challenge for cyclists.
The twisty Alpine roads at the foot of the Dolomite peaks are like a dream come true for racing cyclists. The gradients on the circuit are mostly between 8 and 10 %, it is classed as moderately difficult. The asphalt roads are mostly in good condition, although there are small potholes on some sections.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
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Highest point
2,228 m
Lowest point
1,529 m
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Start
Corvara
Coordinates:
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46.550390, 11.853908
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46°33'01.4"N 11°51'14.1"E
UTM
32T 718778 5159159
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Destination
Corvara
Turn-by-turn directions
The proposed tour starts and ends in Corvara, following an anti-clockwise route. From Corvara, head towards Colfosco and continue up to the Gardena Pass, where gradients can vary but sometimes reach 13%. After reaching the pass, descend to the junction with the Sella Pass and then climb up to the pass. Continue downhill until just before Canazei, then wind back up to the Pordoi Pass. The descent to Arabba features over 30 bends but is relatively smooth. The final climb takes you from Arabba to the Campolongo Pass, followed by a 7 km descent back to Corvara.
Directions
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road towards Corvara.
Coordinates
DD
46.550390, 11.853908
DMS
46°33'01.4"N 11°51'14.1"E
UTM
32T 718778 5159159
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
51 km
Duration
3:32 h
Ascent
1,674 m
Descent
1,674 m
Highest point
2,228 m
Lowest point
1,529 m
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