Road Cycling Routes near Santa Cristina

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.

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.

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.

Don’t let the elevation profile fool you into thinking this is an easy day in the saddle. While it looks manageable on paper, you’ll still tackle over 2,000 meters of climbing. This route perfectly balances a legendary Dolomite ascent with sweeping valley views and long, rewarding descents.

This route title truly says it all. From Canazei, you ride the Sella Ronda counterclockwise and dive straight into the heart of the Dolomites. The road leads you over Passo Pordoi and Passo Campolongo before turning north toward Passo delle Erbe, also known as Würzjoch. On the way back, you reconnect with the Sella Ronda loop. The ride finishes in classic style with Passo Gardena and Passo Sella.