It is one of the mythical passes of the Alps, a highly celebrated pass frequented by enthusiasts of all levels.

DEPARTURE DIRECTLY FROM OUR HOUSE. Once you reach the SS48 road, continue in a northerly direction for almost six kilometers up to the Sella/Pordoi junction, then turn right and travel seven kilometers with several hairpin bends, without particular slopes. The panoramas that help to better bear the fatigue are unique and enchanting. The Sella group looms over the road travelled, while in the distance the view opens up on the Catinaccio and the famous sculpted peaks of the Sassolungo. Difference in altitude: 570 m. Length: 12km. Average gradient: 5%. Difficulty: difficult.

DEPARTURE DIRECTLY FROM OUR HOUSE. Once you reach the SS48 road, continue in a northerly direction for almost six kilometers to the Sella/Pordoi junction, then turn left to reach the Sella pass, which is more demanding than the first. Continue for another 5.5km. At the pass it descends under the vertical walls of the Sella but above all in front of the Sassolungo, which appears here in all its majesty. The same peaks dominate the green slopes that descend towards Val Gardena while the horizon is closed to the north by Puez-Odle. Difference in height: 570 m. Length: 11.5km. Maximum slope: 10%. Difficulty: difficult.

DEPARTURE DIRECTLY FROM OUR HOUSE. Canazei is the start of this demanding climb in the presence of the queen of the Dolomites, the Marmolada. The climb is notable for its slopes which are never prohibitive: it is substantially not very tortuous with the exception of the central section which offers a handful of switchbacks, after which you have to go through two tunnels, which are however bright. It crosses the hill between the Marmolada and the Sasso di Mezzodì after having skirted the Fedaia lake. Difference in altitude: 550 meters. Length: 11km. Difficulty: difficult. More severe is the Veneto side which climbs through Malga Ciapela (in this area it is certainly worth a visit to the Serrai di Sottoguda) with slopes in very steep stretches, even more than 15%.

DEPARTURE DIRECTLY FROM OUR HOUSE. A good downhill section leads from Canazei to Vigo di Fassa (12 km) from where the ascent to the Costalunga pass begins. The road is quite lively in its initial stretch. The first part of the route is rough, in which the whole climb is concentrated, while in the second half the difference in height overcome is minimal. Difference in altitude: 400 meters. Length: 10 km. Average gradient: 5%. Difficulty: medium.

DEPARTURE DIRECTLY FROM OUR HOUSE. From Canazei you reach Moena (15 km) from where you start going along the San Pellegrino valley, up to the pass of the same name, along the SS346, which is located at an altitude of 1930 m a.s.l.. This side is not as hard as that which goes up from Canale d’Agordo: the lower the average slope, the lower the maximum peaks. Difference in height: 735 m. Length: 11.5km. Maximum slope: 14%. Difficulty: difficult.