Dolomites / Arabba routes

Wapping · Oct 10, 2009

I am planning to go to on a return trip to the Dolomites in 2010, so have been looking through John Herrmann's 'Bible of the Alps' and a few maps. I thought it might be handy if I posted up the routes.

Dolomites

All centred on Arabba

(1) Figure of 8

Six major passes: di Valparola (2,192m), di Falzarego (2,105m), di Campolongo (1,875m), di Gardena (Grodner Joch) (2,121m), di Sella (2,244M) and Pordoi (2,2379m).

(2) Giau and Marmolada

Includes the Marmolada (Passo di Fedaia) (2,057m) and Passo di Giau (2,233m).

(3) 17 passes in one day!

Valparola, Falzarego, Giau, Staulanza, Duran, Aurine, Cereda, Rolle, Valles, San Pellegrino, Lavaze, Costalunga, Fedaia, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Campagolongo.

(4) Getting to Arabba and getting out again

In / out via:

Ilanz and St Moritz: Operalp Pass (2,044m), Julier Pass (2,284m). Then on to: Rovento, Passo di Vezzena (1,402m) and Passo di Sommo (1,343m) including the San Boldo switchback tunnels and Monte Grappa.

Out / in via:

Mittersill, Zell-am-Ziller and Munich. Achen Pass (941m), Zillertaler Hochenstrasse, Schlegels (1,784m), Gerlos Pass (1,507m), Konigsleiten, Pass Thurn (1,272m).

Wapping · Oct 10, 2009

Bit of a taster:

San Boldo tunnels and switchbacks

Marmolada

Passo di Giau

Monte Grappa

John Armstrong · Oct 10, 2009

Your piccy of the Passo de Giau looks rather like the Stelvio, certainly not that many hairpins when I was going up / down to it from Cortina this year.

haydw · Oct 10, 2009

17 in one day may be a tad optimistic- thats if you are like me and you like taking the odd piccy or two. Spent a week this June covering all the passes that you mention- have to say that they are absolutely fantastic- couldnt really name a favourite, but Giau and Rolle are brilliant. Rolle has everything- hairpins, fast bits, slow bits, steep descents, steep ascents. You will have a great time.

As regards somewhere to stay- can recommend the Col di Lana hotel at the top of the Pordoi- it is right across the road from the cablecar up the Sella Massif- the rooms are fairly simple but very clean, and the half board special is really cheap. There is also a very well stocked bar and Matteo the owner speaks excellent english- he will also tell you where the best places are. He even has an 1150 ADV in the garage. He has certainly been some places on it.....

Bryn · Oct 10, 2009

John Armstrong said:
Your piccy of the Passo de Giau looks rather like the Stelvio, certainly not that many hairpins when I was going up / down to it from Cortina this year.

Definately the Stelvio- if you look near the top there's an ice wall......Stopped there for photo's last year :Motomartin

Wapping · Oct 11, 2009

Bryn said:
Definately the Stelvio- if you look near the top there's an ice wall......Stopped there for photo's last year

You are right! :blast

John Armstrong · Oct 11, 2009

Passo De Giau this year

I think this piccy is pointing back towards the Marmolada, which is the big lump in the distance

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IMO one of the better passes as it's off the beaten track to a certain extent and there's enough changes ie some hairpins, some sweeping bends for it to keep you interested

ebbo · Oct 11, 2009

I've had my eye on the San Boldo tunnels ever since I got the John Herman book, I'll get there one day, have a good trip

newboy · Oct 11, 2009

I was there this year - and am definitely going back

The Dolomites are simply breathtaking...

Dick'o · Nov 15, 2009

Newboy,

How long did your tour last? Looks similar to what I was hoping to achieve and the train could be favourite, can you remember the sleeper train cost?

Cheers :type

Dick'o

zzrman · Jan 3, 2010

Wapping said:
(3) 17 passes in one day!

Valparola, Falzarego, Giau, Staulanza, Duran, Aurine, Cereda, Rolle, Valles, San Pellegrino, Lavaze, Costalunga, Fedaia, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Campagolongo.

We did it last year but made it 18 passes in the day. Check out here:

http://www.bbot.co.uk/the-dolomites-june-2009-007

robmw · Sep 12, 2011

ebbo said:
I've had my eye on the San Boldo tunnels ever since I got the John Herman book, I'll get there one day, have a good trip

Hello,

I've looked up at San Boldo, but I can't find this 'tunnels' route.
do You have some coordinates or road-number for me?

Thx,

Rob

Wapping · Sep 12, 2011

Google search turned up.

The Passo San Boldo (formerly Passo Sant'Ubaldo also Umbaldopass) is a small mountain pass in the Italian region Veneto between the towns Trichiana (329 m) and Tovena (272 m) over a distance of 17 km.

Google maps then turned up:

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr...5RzGEe5HK4wqd-w&vpsrc=0&gl=uk&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

Don't get lost

robmw · Sep 12, 2011

OK, I found it - because it's a bit more south it's out of our routes. But I've noted it for next time [!?]. Thx,

Rob

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