Climbs of Giro d’Italia – San Pellegrino Pass
Race cycling • Val di Fassa
Climbs of Giro d’Italia – San Pellegrino Pass
San Pellegrino Pass has been several times stage or stage finish of Giro d’Italia, which in 2003 was won by Gilberto Simoni, whereas in 2006 it was the Spanish Juan Manuel Gàrate the first to cross the finish line.
From the centre of Moena, begin the first ascent, leading to the panoramic area of the village, with a breath-taking view on Rosengarten and Sassolungo. At the crossroads, turn right and follow the state road 346 (S.S. 346). Pedal easily, leaving the valley station of Lusia lifts, in the resort of Ronchi, on your left (4,5 km). Proceed alternating short stretches with strong gradients (from 10% to 14%) and long straightaways (only 4 hairpin turns), passing through the resorts of Fango and Alochet. It’s a total of 13 kilometres, 11 of whom are uphill, to climb the Dolomites pass, which during the winter is in the centre of the ski area of the same name, connected to Falcade through Col Margherita. <p>Return along the same route or possibility to continue towards Falcade and Valles Pass, following Marcialonga Cycling Carft’s itinerary.</p>
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