Le Sette Meraviglie Dolomitiche: seven passes in half a day.
Green · easy-going
The Sellaronda and its surroundings in a single loop from Selva di Val Gardena: Gardena, Campolongo, Falzarego, Giau, Fedaia, Pordoi and Sella, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. It is our green route, the best one to start with.
The 7 passes, in order.
| # | Pass | Altitude | Km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passo Gardena | 2,121 m | 11 |
| 2 | Passo Campolongo | 1,875 m | 27 |
| 3 | Passo di Falzarego | 2,105 m | 51 |
| 4 | Passo di Giau | 2,236 m | 92 |
| 5 | Passo Fedaia | 2,057 m | 125 |
| 6 | Passo Pordoi | 2,239 m | 149 |
| 7 | Passo Sella | 2,240 m | 161 |
Before you set off.
Who it suits
The shortest route in the series, about four and a half hours of riding: ideal for a first ride in the Dolomites or a half day in the saddle. Paved all the way, with plenty of hairpins.
When to go
May and June, then from mid-September to early October. Passes above 2,000 metres can be closed by snow early or late in the season, so check before you set off.
Start and finish
Selva di Val Gardena. The route: Selva → Gardena Pass → Campolongo Pass → Falzarego Pass → Cortina d'Ampezzo → Giau Pass → Fedaia Pass → Canazei → Pordoi Pass → Sella Pass → Selva.
Good to know
From Canazei you ride up to the Pordoi and back down to take the Sella road: the Canazei–Pordoi stretch is ridden there and back.
The stage-by-stage story, recommended stops and tips on timing and fuel will come with the complete guide to this route. In the meantime you can download the free sheet with map and stages.
Download the free PDF sheet (Italian)Frequently asked questions.
- How long is Le Sette Meraviglie Dolomitiche and how much time does it take?
- 164 km as a loop, with about 4 h 30 of riding, stops excluded. It is a green route: under 5 hours of riding.
- Which passes does Le Sette Meraviglie Dolomitiche cross?
- 7 passes, in this order: Passo Gardena (2,121 m), Passo Campolongo (1,875 m), Passo di Falzarego (2,105 m), Passo di Giau (2,236 m), Passo Fedaia (2,057 m), Passo Pordoi (2,239 m), Passo Sella (2,240 m).
- What is the highest point of the route?
- Passo Sella, at 2,240 m above sea level.
- Where does it start and finish?
- It starts and finishes in Selva di Val Gardena: it is a loop, so you can sleep where you set off.
- Can it be done in one day?
- Yes, even in half a day: it is the shortest route in the series.
- Where can I find the route to follow?
- The full route is on Google Maps, linked on this page, and the free PDF sheet has the map, stages and passes in order.
Prefer to ride it with a guide? Guided rides in small groups, six bikes at most. 2027 season, waiting list open.
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