Dolomites Loop — 3Days.
Distance
412 km
Duration
3 days
Climb
4,800 m
Rating
4.9 / 5
847 reviews
Dolomites Loop — 3 Days.
The definitive Dolomites circuit: a 412 km loop from Bolzano across the Sella Ronda passes, north to the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and back through Passo Giau and the Marmolada. Three days, four UNESCO-listed mountain groups, and more switchbacks than most riders encounter in a lifetime. Day 1 crosses Pordoi and Falzarego into Cortina. Day 2 pushes north to the Tre Cime before looping back through Val Gardena. Day 3 returns via Passo Sella, the Marmolada glacier, and Passo Costalunga.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance412 km
Days3
Total climb4,800 m
Fuel stops2 along route
DifficultyChallenging
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3 days, 3 moods.
A suggested split across 3 days with 17 waypoints to discover along the way.
Bolzano / BozenStart · Start at Piazza Walther. Fill up before leaving — no fuel on the passes.
Passo Sella (2,240 m)Scenic Point · The Sella massif at its most dramatic. Four passes converge here — the Sella Ronda's centrepiece.
Passo Pordoi (2,239 m)Scenic Point · Highest of the Sella Ronda passes. The cable car to Sass Pordoi (2,950 m) is worth the detour if weather holds.
ArabbaFuel Stop · Last fuel before Cortina. Excellent strudel at the bar on the main square.
Passo Falzarego (2,105 m)Scenic Point · Cinque Torri formations visible to the south. The Lagazuoi cable car offers one of the finest panoramas in the Dolomites.
Cortina d'AmpezzoOvernight · Italy's premier alpine resort. Book ahead in summer. Corso Italia is the evening passeggiata — lock the bike and join it.
Lago di MisurinaScenic Point · Crystal alpine lake reflecting the Tre Cime. Arrive before 9am — absolutely still water, zero crowds.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpointScenic Point · The toll road to the Auronzo refuge (2,333 m) puts you face-to-face with the three towers. The most photographed rock formation in the Alps.
Dobbiaco / ToblachRestaurant · Lunch in the Pusteria valley. Try the Tirtlan (local fried pastries) at any bakery before turning back west.
Passo Gardena (2,121 m)Scenic Point · The back door into Val Gardena. The descent into Selva is a photographer's dream — pale towers over green meadows.
Selva di Val GardenaScenic Point · The village where wood carving is still practised as it was 300 years ago. Every shop window is worth 10 minutes.
Ortisei / St. UlrichOvernight · Western gateway to Val Gardena. Quieter than Cortina. The Hotel Gardena has a rooftop with direct Sassolungo views.
Passo Giau (2,233 m)Scenic Point · The most photogenic pass in the Dolomites. The south approach reveals the Averau and Nuvolau spires one hairpin at a time.
Marmolada Glacier viewpointScenic Point · The Queen of the Dolomites at 3,343 m — the only true glacier in the range. The road along the base of the dam wall is eerie and spectacular.
CanazeiFuel Stop · Last fuel before the final pass. The village square fountain runs glacier-cold all day.
Passo Costalunga / Karerpass (1,753 m)Scenic Point · Final pass of the loop. Lake Carezza below — turquoise water against dark forest with the Rosengarten towers behind.
Bolzano / BozenEnd · Loop complete. The Obstmarkt (fruit market) is open until 7pm. The South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology has Ötzi the Iceman.
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