Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora

Statistics

Difficulty points	691
Length	6.3 mi
Average gradient	7.5%
Steepest segment	15.9%
Total ascent	2470 ft

Difficulty points

691

Length

6.3 mi

Average gradient

7.5%

Steepest segment

15.9%

Total ascent

2470 ft

Short recap

11 hairpin turns

#53 toughest climb of Dolomites

#53 most elevation gain of Dolomites

#65 longest climb of Dolomites

#80 average steepest climb of Dolomites

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Reviews (1)

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LeonSnijders

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Nice climb with many views. Beginning is busy, but becomes soon quieter after the hotel with the car park inside the hairpin.
Plan well because it gets steeper towards the end.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:15:28
7 mph	00:53:26
9 mph	00:41:38
12 mph	00:31:17

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass can be cycled from 2 sides. Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Longega / Zwischenwasser is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora.

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is 6.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is 7.5%.

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is at 5869 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:15:28 to climb Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora. At 7 mph the time is 00:53:26, and at 9 mph 00:41:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:17 is an achievable time.

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora is located in the region Bolzano in Italy.

Passo Furcia / Furkelpass from Valdaora

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Photos (4)

Reviews (1)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

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