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Cycling the Sellaronda is a rite of passage. See Alter Exploration's guide to riding Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi, and Pass Campolongo.

Cycling the Four Passes of the Sellaronda

ByChris Case December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Cycling the Sellaronda is a rite of passage. See our guide to riding Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi, and Passo Campolongo.

The Maratona dles Dolomiti is one of the most popular gran fondo cycling events in the world, featuring iconic climbs, stunning scenery, and exhilarating challenge. Starting in Corvara, Italy, the Maratona is an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels and rivals the Giro d'Italia in popularity. But if you want to experience the best the Dolomites have to offer without the crowds and the high prices of mid-summer, explore Alta Badia with Alter Exploration.

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Ride Your Own Maratona dles Dolomiti: Italy’s Greatest Cycling Event

ByChris Case November 13, 2024December 17, 2024

The Maratona dles Dolomiti is one of the most popular gran fondo cycling events in the world, featuring iconic climbs, stunning scenery, and exhilarating challenge. It is an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels; but if you want to experience the best the Dolomites have to offer without the crowds and the high prices of mid-summer, explore Alta Badia with Alter Exploration.

Three cyclists ride gravel bikes across a field in Italy's Dolomites during the YOLOmites5000 bike ride. YOLOmites5000 is a backroads Dolomites cycling route that climbs 5,000 meters in just 80 miles (129 km). Founded by Igor Tavella of Hotel Ustaria Posta, this challenging ride is in September each year and set to the rising and setting of the sun. This is one of the most beautiful road and gravel cycling routes in Alta Badia and indeed in Italy's Dolomites.

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The Story of YOLOmites5000: The Hardest Backroads Dolomites Cycling Route

ByChris Case October 31, 2024November 12, 2024

YOLOMites 5000 is the hardest backroads Dolomites cycling route! It’s also one of the most beautiful and transformative. See why.

A beautiful Italian church sits in front of incredible jagged mountain peaks near the road that climbs to Passo Giau in Italy's Dolomite mountains. Cycling Passo Giau near Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy's Dolomites mountains is a rite of passage for road cyclists around the world. Ride Passo di Giau with Alter Exploration on upcoming Secret Dolomites cycling tours.

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Passo Giau: The Most Feared Climb in Italy’s Dolomites

ByChris Case October 28, 2024December 17, 2024

Passo Giau, near Cortina d’Ampezzo, is the hardest and most feared road cycling climb in Italy. No cycling tour of Italy’s Dolomites is complete without an ascent.