15.4
PDI
32 mi
DISTANCE
5,449 ft
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INTRO
The Sella Ronda is one of the most iconic mountain road circuits in cycling, linking four legendary Dolomite passes (Gardena, Sella, Pordoi, and Campolongo) around the Sella massif. It is the kind of route people travel across the world to ride: huge scenery, nonstop climbing, and almost unfairly beautiful roads in every direction.
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Surface:
The roads on the Sella Ronda are generally in pristine condition and are among the classic paved mountain roads of Europe. Parking:
Plan de Gralba is a practical start point on the Val Gardena side, with an official paid lot of about 350 spaces; other valley towns also have public parking, Corvara being the most popular starting point and the biggest town.
Traffic:
Traffic can absolutely be present in peak summer, since this is one of the most famous scenic road loops in the Dolomites, so early starts are strongly recommended. On Sellaronda Bike Day, the route is closed to motor traffic and reserved for cyclists.
This is a very rider-friendly route by high-mountain standards. Each valley around the loop has plenty of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and services, and there are multiple on-route stops and huts near the passes. Official service points are set up on Sellaronda Bike Day at places like Passo Pordoi, Arabba, Pordoi Crossroads, Miramonti Crossroads, and Corvara, and in normal season you are never all that far from food or a refill if you start prepared. If you need bike help, towns like Corvara and the larger valley hubs are your safest bets.
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If you are coming to the Dolomites for only a few riding days, the Sella Ronda is one of the smartest ways to get a huge return on your time. You can start from Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba, or Val di Fassa, and many riders prefer riding it counter-clockwise. If your timing lines up, Sellaronda Bike Day is the dream version: the roads around the Sella massif close to motor traffic from 8:30 to 16:00, turning the whole loop into a giant cycling playground.
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Mbrosius
We did this from both sides starting in Arabba. This is the most beautiful ride we have ever done. The climbs are pretty easy, scenery spectacular. Only negative is traffic but the drivers are very aware of cyclists and patient. I would say counter clockwise from Arabba was slightly harder. Enjoy one of the best ride areas in the world
