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.

An incredible alternative to the Sella Ronda, this loop offers similar distance and elevation but with its own dreamlike landscapes. Starting in San Cassiano, you’ll begin with the winding climb up the Valparola Pass. After passing the unique Valparola Lake, turn right at the Lagazuoi intersection for a fast descent past the Falzarego Pass, diving through spectacular rock-carved tunnels. From Livinallongo, the route heads to Arabba before taking on the final challenge: the ascent of Passo Campolongo. A final stretch through Corvara brings you back to your starting point. Like many routes in this area you can choose to ride it in both directions.

One of the many possible loops featuring the Passo delle Erbe starts from Bressanone. After following the Isarco river on a cycleway, start climbing up the Val di Funes. Amazing scenaries on the Dolomites, with small churches in open fields, will make the climb so much easier. And if you're not ready to close the loop quite yet, you can add the Plan de Corones (Kronplatz) climb from San Vigilio di Marebbe, with a gravel, super fan final section.

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.

Val Pusteria (Pustertal in German) is gaining fame across Italy, it’s the hometown of tennis star Jannik Sinner. From this valley, you can ride a beautiful loop through the quiet, remote roads around Passo delle Erbe. The northern side is a true hidden gem!