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Pordoi Pass from Arabba

Arabba, ItalyRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

5 km
Distance
370 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
370 m
Distance
5 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km2 km4 km5 kmHighest point1,977 m at 5.2 kmStart0 kmFinish5 km

Route overview

This short but steep climb suits riders looking for a challenging ascent under 6 km.

A 5.2 km climb from Arabba to Pordoi Pass in Italy with 370 m elevation gain.

The route starts in Arabba at 1606 m and climbs 5.2 km to Pordoi Pass at 1976 m, gaining 370 m with an average gradient of 7.2% and a maximum of 8.9%. The road surface is mostly paved (96%) with a very small section of gravel (2%) and unmapped surface (2%). Almost the entire climb (95%) is on the main road SR48, which has no cycle lane for 4.9 km. The profile is mostly climbing with 98% ascent, including 5 km over 5% gradient. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 4.4 km from 0.8 km to the top. Places passed include Pallua at 1.3 km and Pont de Vauz at 3.3 km. At the start in Arabba, there are multiple facilities including a café, bike rental, shops, drinking water and toilets within around 130 m. There are no refuelling or bailout points further along the climb.

Highlights

  • Climb to Pordoi Pass (1976 m)
  • Pass through Pallua and Pont de Vauz
  • 5.2 km ascent from Arabba
  • Road SR48 with 370 m gain

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Arabba climb0 km5.2 km370 m7.2 %8.9 %1976 m

High point 1976 m at 5.2 km; low point 1606 m.

Arabba climb · starts at 0 km

5.2 km at 7.2% · 370 m
1650170017501800185019001950ELEVATION (M)7.6%7.5%6.7%6.6%0 km12345.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)Arabba climb · 1,976 mSTEEPEST 7.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
95% main road
Main roads
4.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
SR48 (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 2% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
5 km over 5% · 0.8 km over 8%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmPìco Café · café · 80 m off route
  2. 0 kmLa Papaja · greengrocer · 80 m off route
  3. 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 0 kmOkay rent: ski & bike · bike rental · 40 m off route
  5. 0 kmFarmacia di Arabba e Livinallongo snc · pharmacy · 90 m off route
  6. 0.1 kmToilets · 130 m off route

At the start

  • Pìco Café · café · 80 m
  • RESTAURANT BAR PETER PIZZERIA APRES SKI · restaurant · 20 m
  • Pasticceria Genziana · patisserie · 130 m
  • Alimentari Costa · bakery · 150 m
  • La Papaja · greengrocer · 80 m

Stay after this ride

  • Appartamenti Samont · apartment · 2.3 km from the finish
  • Royal apartments · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
  • Appartamenti Giglio Rosso · apartment · 2.7 km from the finish
  • Chalets Dolomites · hotel · 3.0 km from the finish
  • Hotel Mesdì · hotel · 3.1 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
22 min

Know before you go

  • 4.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 4.4 km with no café, shop or water from km 0.8 to 5.2
  • Small gravel section (2%)

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