Passo Giau is located in the Veneto Region of Italy and is one of the best bike rides in the Italian Dolomite's. The route is challenging so you need good legs or great gearing, with some sections reaching 15% it is considered one of 'THE' rides to do within cycling. The pass is included in the 2012 Giro d'Italia and a must do ride, plus the views at the top are not to be missed.
Passo Giau separates the peaks of the Croda da Lago and A Verau mountains, which are part of the Pelmo Dolomite Group. The pass sits above the Cortina to the north and the Agordo valley to the south west. The best places to base yourself is either Cortina or Alleghe. I like Alleghe since it gives you more flexibility to more rides during your stay. Cortina is good for riding Tre Cime di Laverado and the classic Passo Giau loop but then you would need to re-ride the same routes to get to other classic climbs. Alleghe on the other hand is in the perfect position to ride the Giau, Duran Staulanza, 4 passes Padoi, Sella, Gardena, and Campolungo, plus Passo Fadia, and S. Pelligrino.
RIDING PASSO GIAU FROM CAPRILE
| REGION | Travel Guide To The Veneto Region of Italy |
| PROVINCE | Where to Travel in Italy's Belluno Province |
| POINT OF DEPARTURE | Caprile |
| LENGTH | 15.6 km |
| START ELEVATION | 998 meters a.s.l. |
| MAXIMUN ELEVATION | 2236 meters a.s.l. |
| ELEVATION GAIN | 1238 meters |
| MAXIMUN GRADE | 14% |
| AVERAGE GRADE | 9.5% |
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| SPECIAL NOTES |
- Difficulty Rating: 142.88
