Welcome to the Dolomites, one of the most beautiful places on earth and a cycling paradise. This is a place of sociability, nourishment, hospitality, enrichment, and the recharging of the soul. Rejuvenation of your molecular structure is currently in progress - Your operating system is being upgraded - You will reboot shortly. Go ride it. Tell me I'm wrong.
It's not so much about what you see of the Passo Giau, which isn't much as the gradient will keep you busy. It's more about what you see from the Passo Giau that sets this climb apart. Once above 2000m, the vast summer pastures open out with visas, which, together with the altitude, will take your breath away.
Passo Giau - Pictures and Prints
Gravel roads spread out across the mountainside above the road to Arabba. Starting from either Canazei or Arabba, the Passo Pordoi meanders upwards, topping out at 2239m. It is the second-highest pass in the Dolomites after the Passo Sella.
Passo Pordoi - Pictures and PrintsIt looks like the American West but with Italian cafes and luxury boutique hotels. Life doesn’t have to be tough. Stop and admire the view for long enough, and someone will appear with tables, chairs, and a choice of coffee and pastries. This is a place of sociability, nourishment, hospitality, enrichment, and the recharging of the soul. Go ride it. Tell me I'm wrong.
Passo Gardena - Pictures and Prints
Heading out of Canazei via the Passo Pordoi, a quick left onto the Passo Sella, and you could be in the Rocky Mountains. The higher you go, the more dramatic the scenery becomes till you eventually find yourself standing on the shoulders of giants. This is healthcare on wheels. A luxury spa for the outdoor people. An adventure with benefits.
Passo Sella - Pictures and PrintsJust north of the Sellaronda, the Passo delle Erbe is beautiful, quiet, and picture-postcard Dolomites from any direction you choose. The roads are quiet, narrow, and perfect for cycling. Welcome to paradise.
Passo delle Erbe - Pictures and Prints
