Road Cycling Routes near Santa Cristina
Discover the best road cycling routes near Santa Cristina in Dolomites, Italy. We've curated 10 road cycling routes within riding distance of Santa Cristina. The area offers mountainous terrain. Each route includes GPX files, detailed elevation profiles, highlighted climbs, and recommended café stops along the way.
10 routes
Sellaronda
51.4 km • 1710 m • Hard
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.
Fedaia Velodrome
41.2 km • 752 m • Moderate
Enjoy the peaceful Val di Fassa cycle path up to Penia. Then the real climb to Passo Fedaia and the Dolomites' highest peak, Marmolada, begins. This is the easier side of the mountain, but at the top, you can ride around the lake, almost like a high-altitude velodrome. The dam is paved with smooth cobblestones, adding a touch of Roubaix to the experience. On a hot day, don't miss a dip in the icy waters of the Avisio river!
Vall Gardena loop
119.5 km • 1948 m • Hard
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.
Maratona dles Dolomites
134.0 km • 4270 m • Epic
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.
Around the Marmolada and Civetta
133.0 km • 3780 m • Epic
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.
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