Sella Pass from Canazei
- 12 km
- 785 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 785 m
- 12 km
Route overview
Cyclists prepared for a short but consistently steep climb with over 780 m elevation gain.
An 11.6 km climb to Sella Pass from Canazei, Italy, rising 785 m to 2233 m altitude.
The route starts in Canazei at 1448 m and begins a 10.5 km climb with an average gradient of 7.5%, reaching a maximum of 17.1%. The total elevation gain is 784 m over the climb. The road ascends to Sella Pass, located at 2233 m. The climbing is mostly concentrated in the first half of the route, with 65% of elevation gain before the halfway point. The surface is predominantly paved (92%) with about 7% gravel or unpaved sections. The ride is mostly on main roads (78%, 9 km) including stretches on the SS242 and SS48, and a short 1 km section on a road with a cycle lane. There is 1.3 km of path on the route. Amenities near the start in Canazei include cafés such as La Petite and Caffè Antermont, a bakery, supermarket, and fast food. There is no café, shop, or water for 4.9 km between 6.2 and 11.1 km. The route finishes near Hotel Maria Flora bar at Sella Pass. Along the route, drinking water is available at 0.8 km and toilets around 0.1 km and 4.4 km. There are some attractions close to the road at about 0.1 km, 4.3 km (an old wooden bridge), and at the Sella Pass summit. Peaks near the road include Piz Ciavazes at 2828 m (9 km), and several Sellaturm towers between 9.6 and 10.8 km.
Highlights
- Sella Pass at 2233 m
- Piz Ciavazes peak at 2828 m near 9 km
- Old broken wooden bridge at 4.3 km
- Sellaturm towers near 10 km
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotiva - Lokomotive | 0.6 km | 10.5 km | 784 m | 7.5 % | 17.1 % | 2233 m |
Locomotiva - Lokomotive · starts at 0.6 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 78% main road · 11% path · 9% road with cycle lane
- Main roads
- 9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Cycle paths
- 1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- SS242 (6 km), SS48 (5 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 91% climbing · 4% descending · 5% flat
- Steep sections
- 9 km over 5% · 4.2 km over 8% · 1 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmFamiglia Cooperativa · supermarket · 90 m off route
- 0 kmParafarmacia · pharmacy · 80 m off route
- 0.1 kmLa Petite · café · 50 m off route
- 0.1 kmToilets · 70 m off route
- 0.1 kmEni · petrol station · 130 m off route
- 0.8 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 4.4 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 4.5 kmPian de Frataces · pub · 60 m off route
- 11.1 kmHotel Maria Flora · bar · on the route
Worth a stop
- 0.1 km — Prezentacja edukacyjna - skały Dolomitów (attraction)
- 4.3 km — Old broken bridge (wooden) (attraction)
- 11.1 km — Sella Pass (attraction, 2240 m)
At the start
- La Petite · café · 80 m
- Caffè Antermont · café · 30 m
- Zanoner negozio Canazei · bakery · 80 m
- Famiglia Cooperativa · supermarket · 90 m
- Wurstelstand Pippotto · fast food · 50 m
At the finish
- Hotel Maria Flora · bar · 370 m
Stay after this ride
- Passo Sella Mountain Resort · hotel · 460 m from the finish
- Lupo Bianco · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
- Hotel Laurin · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish
- Hotel Dolomiti Canazei · hotel · 3.6 km from the finish
- Hotel Croce Bianca · hotel · 3.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 50 min
Know before you go
- 4.9 km without café, shop or water from 6.2 km to 11.1 km
- 9 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 7% gravel or unpaved surface