26 ROAD BIKE The Dolomites’ roads have always exerted a certain pull on road bikers. When the going gets tough, these bikers push harder on their pedals to overcome the steepest bends to be rewarded by a breathtaking view and a thrilling descent upon reaching the pass. The Giro d’Italia champions have experienced this moment time and again, and now all the other ambitious, athletic bikers in Val Gardena can do the same. Our tour suggestions: • SELLARONDA - The Sellaronda is one of the unmissable highlights for every racing biker! Kick off in Val Gardena and ride towards the Passo Gardena and Passo Sella. At the crossroads, take a right on the SS242 towards Passo Gardena (if you’re taking the anticlockwise tour, then take a left towards the Passo Sella). Cross the Passo Gardena to bike on towards Colfosco/Corvara. Once in Corvara, continue southwards to the Passo Campolongo and towards Arabba. In Arabba, take a right and follow the N48 towards Passo Pordoi. Here, keep to the right on the N48 and continue cycling towards the Passo Sella. After 6 km, take a turn away from the Passo Pordoi to the right on the SS 242. As soon as you cross the Passo Sella, descend towards Selva di Val Gardena. Duration: 3 hours; Length: 63 km; Difficulty: medium • DISCOVERING THE MARMOLADA, THE QUEEN OF THE DOLOMITES Start from Val Gardena and reach Passo Sella, from here descend towards Canazei (Val di Fassa) and continue in the direction of Cortina/Belluno and Passo Fedaia/ Marmolada. Once you have passed the Fedaia Pass and the artificial lake, you’ll be able to see the valley station of Marmolada cable car. Continue to Rocca Pietore. From here continue to Arabba/Laste/Digonera/Passo Pordoi. After the 9 km climb at the entrance turn left towards Arabba/Corvara. On this road, cross Arabba and go up towards Passo Campolongo. From Passo Campolongo pass through Corvara and then reach the last pass, Passo Gardena, which leads back to Val Gardena. Duration: 6 hours; Length: 84.7 km; Difficulty: high Suggestion: Find more information about excursions and bike rental on the pages 40-42. ROAD BIKE
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