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Cycling in Canazei

Cycling from Canazei includes a notable climb to Sella Pass with a steady average gradient and a high point above 2200m.

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Riding in Canazei in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route
12 km
In total
12 km
Longest ride
785 m
Most climbing
Surface
Paved almost throughout
Roads
78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point
2,233 m on Sella Pass from Canazei
Climbs
1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more

The ride in Canazei

Cycling guide to Canazei

Canazei offers challenging cycling routes such as the 11.6 km ride to Sella Pass, gaining 785 m in elevation. The main climb starts shortly after leaving Canazei and continues for 10.5 km, with an average gradient of 7.5% and sections up to 17.1%. The route finishes at an altitude of 2233 m. These rides are located entirely in Italy and provide a significant climbing experience at high elevation. The route has mostly paved surfaces with a small section of gravel or unpaved road. Cyclists usually approach climbs from Canazei, which is the starting town, heading to nearby mountain passes such as Sella Pass.

Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb that averages 7.5% over 10.5 km, reaching a top height of 2233 m. There is a maximum gradient of 17.1% within this climb. The surface is mostly paved with a minor portion of gravel or unpaved road. The route begins with a slight adjustment before the main steep climb starts at 0.6 km.

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