Fedaia Pass from Caprile
- 14 km
- 1,048 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,048 m
- 14 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a challenging 14 km climb with over 1000 m of elevation gain.
A 14 km climb from Caprile to Fedaia Pass in Italy with 1048 m elevation gain.
The route starts in Caprile at 1001 m, passing through Savinèr di Laste, Pezzè, Troi and Rocca Pietore within the first 2 km. The road continues past several places including Sorarù, Col di Rocca, Bosco Verde and Sottoguda before reaching Malga Ciapela at 8.6 km. The climb is steady, averaging 7.5%, with sections up to 13.2% gradient, gaining 1048 m to reach 2049 m at Fedaia Pass after 14 km. The surface is mainly paved (96%) with a small portion of gravel and unpaved sections (3%). Most of the route (10.1 km) is on main roads, specifically on SP641 for 8.7 km. Minor roads and quiet streets cover the remaining distance. There are no cycle lanes on the main roads. Refuelling is possible at the start in Caprile with a bakery and supermarket near km 0, and further cafés and restaurants such as La Montanara at 5.8 km and Baita Dovich at 9.9 km. There is a 2.7 km stretch without café, shop or water between 1.8 and 4.5 km.
Highlights
- Climb to Fedaia Pass (2049 m)
- Passes Rocca Pietore at 1.8 km
- SP641 main road for 8.7 km
- Peaks Col dai Pióge and Col de la Mitraglia nearby
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprile climb | 0 km | 14 km | 1047 m | 7.5 % | 13.2 % | 2049 m |
Caprile climb · starts at 0 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 72% main road · 14% minor road · 11% quiet street
- Main roads
- 10.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- SP641 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 97% climbing · 1% descending · 2% flat
- Steep sections
- 9.4 km over 5% · 6.7 km over 8% · 5.2 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmPanificio Levai · bakery · on the route
- 0.1 kmCoop · supermarket · on the route
- 0.1 kmFassa · pharmacy · on the route
- 0.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 4.5 kmDrinking water · 200 m off route
- 5.8 kmLa Montanara · restaurant · on the route
- 5.9 kmConvenience store · on the route
- 8.1 kmDrinking Fontain · drinking water · 80 m off route
- 8.8 kmToilets · 80 m off route
- 9.9 kmBaita Dovich Albergo & Ristorante · restaurant · on the route
At the start
- Panificio Levai · bakery · 40 m
- Coop · supermarket · 130 m
- Pizzeria Caffé da Giorgio · restaurant · 120 m
- La Murada · restaurant · 990 m
At the finish
- Pizzeria Bar Ristorante La Cianel · restaurant · 520 m
Stay after this ride
- Hotel Principe Marmolada · hotel · 3.3 km from the finish
- Residence Edelweiss · hotel · 3.4 km from the finish
- Tyrolia · hotel · 3.3 km from the finish
- Albergo Malga Ciapela · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish
- Malga Ciapela Marmolada · campsite · 3.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 00 min
- Jun to Oct — daily highs of 15–24 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 10.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 2.7 km without café, shop or water from 1.8 to 4.5 km