Road · Italy
Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Misurina
A mountainous 9 km road cycling route from Misurina, with 754 m of climbing over Tre Cime.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 754 m
- Riding time
- 38 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Misurina
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 754 m
- 9 km
Route description
- Misurina
- Tre Cime
This route starts in Misurina at 1751 m and climbs steadily to 2466 m at Tre Cime di Lavaredo. The climb consists of two main sections: an initial 2.2 km stretch gaining 124 m with an average gradient of 5.7%, including a maximum of 12.3%. After some flatter terrain, the second longer climb of 5 km rises 623 m, averaging 12.4% gradient and reaching up to 19.1%. The total elevation gain is 754 m over 8.9 km.
Most of the route (78%) is on minor roads with 7% on main roads, 6% on quiet streets, and 9% on paths. The surface is mostly paved at 92%, with 8% gravel or unpaved sections. The longest named road used for 4.7 km is Strada per il Rifugio Auronzo. There is a 4.7 km stretch from 4.2 km to the destination without cafés, shops, or water points.
At the start in Misurina, there is a café, supermarket, and restaurants within 1 km. Water and toilets are available around 0.7 to 1.3 km. Near the end of the route, there are three toilet locations and a bike rental close by. Peaks near the road include Monte Popena early on and various peaks over 2600 m near the finish such as Croda del Rifugio and Cima Grande.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Tre Cime (5 km at 12.4 %).
- Tops out at 2,466 m, 8.9 km in.
Highlights
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo summit at 2466 m
- Monte di Fuori peak near 5.6 km
- Strada per il Rifugio Auronzo road 4.7 km
- Croda del Rifugio peak near 8.6 km
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 0.4 km | 2.2 km · 124 m · 5.7 % · max 12.3 % | — | 1878 m |
| Tre Cime | 3.8 km | 5 km · 623 m · 12.4 % · max 19.1 % | 5 km · 623 m · 12.4 % | 2466 m |
Tre Cime · full ascent, starts at 3.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 4.7 km without café, shop or water from km 4.2 to 8.9
- 0.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 8% gravel or unpaved surface sections
- Maximum gradient 19.1% over 5 km climb
