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Passo Fedaia & Marmolada Glacier

Skirts the sheer northern face of the Marmolada (3,343m), the highest mountain in the Dolomites, running directly beside its hanging glacier and crossing the 600-meter dam wall of Lago di Fedaia at 2,057m. The eastern ramp climbing out of Malga Ciapela contains brutal straight-line ramps with 15-18% sustained grades that severely test engine cooling and brake performance. Toll-free. Open late May through October.

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Distance
Distance
14 mi
23 km total run
Turns
Turns
85
6.1 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
6,749 ft
2,057m Passo Fedaia
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Canazei, Trentino, Italy End: Caprile / Malga Ciapela, Belluno, Italy
Elevation Profile 3,360 – 6,749 ft
SUMMIT 6,749 FT
2,057m Passo Fedaia
Apex Density Index 6.1 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Moto Garage Cortina d'Ampezzo (Dolomiti Moto Service) ~18 mi
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy • +39 0436 867540
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Auto Ikaro BMW Motorrad Bolzano ~21 mi
Bolzano, Italy • +39 0471 546000
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Brands: BMW Motorrad
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Canazei, Trentino, Italy 46.4764, 11.7706
Summit / High Point 2,057m Passo Fedaia 6,749 FT Summit
End Destination Caprile / Malga Ciapela, Belluno, Italy 46.4411, 11.9939
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Passo Fedaia & Marmolada Glacier? ▼

Passo Fedaia & Marmolada Glacier spans 14 miles and packs approximately 85 curves (6.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,360 ft - 6,749 ft (2,057m Passo Fedaia) and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼

The route starts at Canazei, Trentino, Italy (Latitude 46.4764, Longitude 11.7706) and finishes at Caprile / Malga Ciapela, Belluno, Italy (Latitude 46.4411, Longitude 11.9939).

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