Passo Giau (The Queen of Dolomites Passes)
Regarded by seasoned riders as the most pure, technical, and photogenic alpine pass in the Dolomites. The western ascent from Selva di Cadore is an unrelenting climb with 29 tight switchbacks and 10-14% continuous gradients. The summit at 2,236m (7,336 ft) sits in a vast high alpine pasture directly under the sheer needle of Ra Gusela and Nuvolau, with 360-degree views of the Tofane and Marmolada. Toll-free. Closed November to late May.
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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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How many curves and miles is Passo Giau (The Queen of Dolomites Passes)? ▼
Passo Giau (The Queen of Dolomites Passes) spans 14 miles and packs approximately 115 curves (8.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 4,300 ft - 7,336 ft (2,236m Passo Giau) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Selva di Cadore, Belluno, Italy (Latitude 46.4522, Longitude 12.0347) and finishes at Pocol / Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno, Italy (Latitude 46.5317, Longitude 12.1122).
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