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A Closer Look At Our 10 Icons
Day One - 98km 3,247m Elevation
Umbrail Pass
The Umbrail Pass has an elevation of 2,503m above sea level and is located on the Swiss-Italian border. At this elevation, the road to the summit is currently one of the highest paved roads in the Alps. The climb is spectacular and the road features 35 hairpin turns. In summary, it's moderately difficult but with some great high Alpine scenery.
Stelvio Pass
Whatever way you look at it, the Stelvio is a spiritual cycling experience like no other. First featuring in the Giro d'Italia in 1953, it's the highest finish of any Grand Tour stage. Bend after bend, jaw dropping scenery and a vast expanse of mountain mystique awaits you. The Stelvio is a true test of physical and mental strength.
Day Two 50km 1,634m Elevation
Passo di Gavia
Steeped in Italian cycling history, the Passo di Gavia is one of the most feared and famous climbs in the Giro d'Italia. First used in 1960, it regularly stirs up it's snowy mischief ever since. A unique challenge and the natural beauty of Lago Bianco at the summit will soothe your soul forever. Without question, a truly inspirational mountain.
Day Three 84km 2,186m Elevation
Mortirolo Pass
Riding he Mortirolo :Cycling toughest climb!
The Mortirolo name derives from the Italian for 'dead' and it's 32 torturous turns certainly make you long for the end. The average gradient is 11% with a maximum of 14.3%. The Mortirolo ascends from 595m at the start to 1,852m at the summit, with a total of 1,258 ascending metres.
Day Four 61km 1,854m Elevation
Sella Ronda
The Sella Ronda is one of the most famous cycling routes in the world. This really is a classic Dolomites day. Lovevelo.co.uk has ranked all three passes in their top five most beautiful climbs in the Dolomites. Possibly one of the most picturesque and rewarding days you will ever experience on a bike.
Day Five 63km 1,999m Elevation
Passo Falzarego
The Falzarego Pass is 19km long with an average of just 5.7%. It was made famous by the incredible battle between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali in the 1946 Giro. Endless hairpins and stunning scenery bring you all the way to the summit.
Marmolada Pass
Watched over by the highest peak in the Dolomites (The Marmolada), the pass is an enchanting journey of mystery and intrigue right from the beginning. From Caprile in the east, you are faced with just over 14km of climbing at an average gradient of 7.5%. Captivated by it's beauty, it is one of the hardest climbs in the region.
Day Six 43km 1,564m Elevation
Giau Pass
A breathtaking balcony view over the Dolomites is a fitting end to our 10 Icons Tour. A snake of hairpin bends (29 to be exact) leading to what is almost unanimously described as the 'most beautiful landscape in the Dolomites'. When an enchanting view opens up with scattered small wooden huts and the rocky cliffs of the Dolomites as a backdrop, you know you have arrived at the 2,238m of altitude of the Giau Pass.
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