The Best Road Cycling Routes in Dolomites

Maybe the most iconic loop in entire Italy, the Sellaronda is a paradise for cyclists. You'll never forget your first circle around the Sella group, a plateau-shaped massif in the Dolomites. Sellaronda goes up and down some of the Dolomites' most iconic climbs, such as the Passo Pordoi or Gardena, and the views are just breathtaking.

This loop circles the Pale di San Martino, the largest mountain group in the Dolomites. The area's lunar landscape is said to have inspired Dino Buzzati’s masterpiece "The Tartar Steppe". The Forcelle Aurine–Passo Cereda combo adds a spicy twist to an already epic ride.

A loop around two of the Dolomites' highest peaks, the Marmolada and the Civetta. After warm up on the passo San Pellegrino the descent will take you to the Agordo's valley. From here the Duran-Staulanza-Fedaia sequence will start and takes you up to 2000 meters. The route promises stunning views and hard climbs.

Explore the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park in the Northern Dolomites on this stunning route. Starting in Val Pusteria, you’ll immediately tackle the tough Furka Pass. At the top, you can opt for a spicy gravel detour to Plan de Corones (Kronplatz), a favorite of the Giro d’Italia. The out-and-back climbs to Rifugio Pederù and the iconic Pragser Wildsee (Lago di Braies) are long but gentle. The final must-do is the scenic ascent to Prato Piazza, part of the Eroica Dolomiti.

The Maratona dles Dolomites is Italy’s most iconic Gran Fondo, drawing cyclists from around the globe. This legendary route features some of the toughest climbs in the Dolomites. After an opening loop around the Sellaronda, you return to Corvara to tackle Passo Campolongo a second time. Then comes the formidable Passo Giau, followed by the lunar-like landscape of Passo Valparola. The final sting is the Mür dl Giat (“Wall of the Cat”), with a brutal 19% gradient. More than a challenge, it’s the Maratona.