Road to the Sellaronda Bike Day - Escape

PROSECCO HILLS WARM-UP

From Treviso, the hometown of Pinarello, a short ride brings you to the beautiful Pinarello flagship store located just outside of town. The route then reaches the edge of the Montello, where there is the option to stretch the legs on the climb that featured in the 1985 World Championship road race if you decide to ride ROUTE B.

After passing over the Piave River at Ponte della Priula, it's time to enter the Prosecco Hills via a climb up to the beautiful Collalto castle. The more ambitious can take in the Presa XIV (on ROUTE C) before reaching Collalto and the charming village of Soligo.

INTRO TO THE DOLOMITES

A morning transfer of around 1 1⁄2 hours will bring you to the starting point at San Vito di Cadore, where a short warmup ride leads to the chic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, a spectacular launching pad into the Dolomites.

From here, the real climbing begins as the route climbs to the Passo Falzarego, then a short way further the Passo Valparola, before descending into La Villa for the last gently uphill stretch into Corvara (ROUTE A).

For the mountain goats, a more challenging option is available that first takes in the ‘easier’ side of the Passo Giau before taking on the Passo Falzarego (ROUTE C). You can also choose a less challenging way after the Passo Giau and head down to Arabba, where a milder climb up to the Passo Campolongo will take you to Corvara (ROUTE B).

EPIC DOLOMITES

ROUTE A heads first up the Passo Campolongo before taking on the Passo Falzarego from the Andraz side and then the short but steep Passo Valparola. Make sure not to stop for too long once you reach Falzarego; the Valparola starts soon, and although not long, you'll feel it in your legs!

ROUTE B does the same loop as Route A, but in the opposite direction. The Passo Valparola from San Cassiano is a bit more challenging. Be aware that there may be construction sites up the Passo Valparola.

For those wanting to test their limits, ROUTE C starts with the Passo Campolongo, then descends into Caprile and takes on the very challenging Passo Fedaia, where you can admire the Marmolada Glacier. Down to Canazei, the Passo Sella and Gardena are still left before getting back to Corvara.

Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed breathtaking views.

SELLARONDA BIKE DAY

Today is your day to experience “the most beautiful bike ride in the world”, the Sellaronda, the ride around the Sella Group mountains. Enjoy your perfect bike ride. There will be no cars or motorcycles on the route between 8:30 am and 4 pm.

ROUTE A-This is the Sellaronda in the counterclockwise direction, which is the recommended direction by the organizers. Although 99% of the riders do it in this direction, keep your eyes open for the few who do it the other way. Passo Gardena is the first climb to tackle, and is the longest in this direction. This is then followed in quick succession by the Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi and finally the Passo Campolongo.

ROUTE B-If you feel your legs are fine and want to add a bit more challenge to your day, continue heading downhill out of Arabba instead of riding up the Campolongo and add the Passo Falzarego and Passo Valparola. These passes are NOT closed to traffic, however.

ROUTE C-This one is epic. Instead of heading up the Falzarego, continue through Colle Santa Lucia and take on the Passo Giau, followed by the Passo Falzarego from a different approach and the short but challenging Valparola. Note for routes B & C: There are several traffic lights on the Valparola descent due to ongoing construction work. USE CAUTION when rounding bends, as the traffic can get backed up.

After a last breakfast, it’s time for the transfer back to Venice for your trip home or further explorations in the area. How does your bucket list climb look today?