Cycling in Canazei
1 cycling route from Canazei, Italy, 12 km, 12 km mapped in all, with up to 785 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (65 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 2,233 m on Sella Pass from Canazei. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 12 km
- Biggest day
- 785 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- 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.
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.
More on terrain
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.