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Around Mt Averau

Road-bike

Grading: Hard

Demanding loop riding over the legendary passes that made the history of Giro d'Italia. From Passo Giau down to Colle Santa Lucia and then up to Falzarego to return to Cortina.

Route

64.6 km

Time

4-5hours

Difference

2338 m

Sloping

11° max

Start riding up SR 48 road as far as Pocol (about 5 km).

Turn left and attempt the 11 km steep climb up to Passo Giau. Once on top enjoy the awe-inspiring view that stretches from Pelmo, Civetta and Marmolada massifs on the one side to all the Ampezzo peaks on the other.

A challenging descent will lead you to Colle Santa Lucia, then turn right and continue as far as the intersection with the road from Alleghe, turn right again and descend for 3 km until Cernadoi, where the 10-km long ascent to Passo Falzarego begins.

At Passo Falzarego, you may take the cable car up to Mt. Lagazuoi. An 8 minute ride will take you up to the namesake mountain inn with its spectacular view and excellent cuisine.

Descend by cable car, get back on your bike and enjoy the adrenaline of the 17 km descent back to Cortina.

Recommended period:

From May to October

Recommended clothing:

Cycling clothing, bike gloves and shoes, sunglasses. Rain Jacket and spare T-shirt.

Minimum recommended age:

18 years

Hazards:

Intense traffic during peak season and weekends may compromise the quality of the experience.

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1/2 day

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1 day

55 €

2 days

105 €

3 days

152 €

4 days

194 €

5 days

233 €

6 days

269 €

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36 €

Livelli di difficoltà

Facile: Itinerario relativamente semplice che richiede un lieve sforzo fisico, presenta dislivelli ridotti. Se non indicato diversamente il percorso si adatta a tutti. Il dislivello complessivo in salita è compreso fra i 200 e 400m.

Medio: Itinerario relativamente impegnativo che richiede un discreto sforzo fisico, presenta dislivelli medi. Il percorso è per quelle persone dotate di un discreto allenamento fisico. Il dislivello complessivo in salita è compreso fra i 400 e 800m.

Difficile: Itinerario impegnativo che richiede uno sforzo fisico enorme, presenta dislivelli considerevoli e grande chilometraggio. Il percorso è idonea per quelle persone dotate di un buon allenamento fisico. Il dislivello complessivo in salita è compreso fra gli 800 e 1500m.

Intenso: Itinerario molto impegnativo che richiede uno sforzo fisico intenso, presenta dislivello notevole e grande chilometraggio. Il percorso si adatta solo a persone molto allenate. Il dislivello complessivo in salita è compreso fra gli 1500 e 2200m.

Estremo: itinerario estremamente difficoltoso che pretende uno sforzo fisico enorme, che presenta dislivelli massacranti e un chilometraggio molto lungo. Il dislivello complessivo in salita è sempre oltre i 2000m.

Grading system

Easy: Relatively flat and wide, no challenging features, requires little physical effort. Climbs and descents are mostly shallow, total elevation gain between 200-400 m. Suitable for most people in reasonably good health

Medium: Slightly demanding itineraries requiring some physical effort. A good standard of fitness is required. Gradients are moderate and total elevation gain is between 400-800 m.

Difficult: demanding itineraries where great physical effort is required.  High gradients and considerable mileage. Suitable for cyclists with a higher level of fitness. Total elevation gain is between 800 and 1500 m.

Severe:  highly demanding itinerary where great physical effort is required. High gradient and considerable mileage. Only suitable for cyclists with a higher level of fitness. Total elevation gain is between 1500  and 2200 m.

Extreme: extremely demanding itinerary where huge physical effort is required. Grueling climbs and tiresome mileage. Total elevation gain is always above  2000 m.

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Snow Service does not organize tours nor offers guiding services. We only suggest the safest and easiest itineraries you can enjoy with our products.

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