Marcialonga Cycling

Soraga and proceed northwards. In San Giovanni, turn left. Leave behind the settlement of Vigo and its picturesque hamlets (Larcioné, Valongia, Tamion), to face the ascent to Costalunga Pass (9 km, average gradient 4,4%, maximum gradient 10%, elevation gain 450 m). Cycle alongside the renowned lake of Carezza and then continue downhill ‘till the crossroads of Ponte Nova, passing through Nova Levante and San Valentino in Campo. From Bolzano’s side, face the legendary climb to Pampeago Pass (S.S. 620), several times stage and frame of Giro d’Italia and popular destination for great riders (13,9 km, elevation gain 1.099 m, average gradient 7,6%, maximum gradient 14,5%). The fast and technical descent allows to reach Tesero (S.P. 215), from where you return to Predazzo. Leave again heading towards Moena and immediately start the ascent along the state road 346 (S.S. 346) to San Pellegrino Pass, reachable in about 13 km, dealing with 790 m of elevation gain with average gradients of 6,2% and stretches up to 14%. Proceed downhill towards Falcade. At the junction to Valles Pass (S.P. 81), regain altitude with strong and constant gradients that let you take a breath only in the final part (7 km, average gradient 8,6%, maximum gradient 16,1%, elevation gain 609 m). The last 23 km to Predazzo, with 1.000 m of elevation loss, are all downhill.

Author's advice: From the end of April to the end of June and from September to end October. During the months of July and August, traffic is particularly severe on Dolomites passes (cars, motorcycles, buses).

E-bike charging station at Carezza Pass (valley station of Paolina chairlift), Nova Levante (valley station of the gondola) and San Pellegrino Pass (valley station of Col Margherita cable car). Please check the opening dates of the lifts.

Refreshment points along the route.