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Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy

Passo Pordoi

SS48SR48Canazei to Livinallongo del Col di Lana

Distance7.8 mi12.6 km
Drive time16 minon the road
DifficultyDemandingtightness 6 of 10
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Flowing Dolomite hairpins on the legendary Great Dolomites Road.

Part of the Sella Ronda, the Pordoi links Canazei and Arabba with a rhythmic series of well-sighted hairpins beneath the sheer walls of the Dolomites. It is one of the most satisfying passes in the range, fast, flowing and framed by some of the most dramatic rock scenery in Europe.

A clean ribbon of hairpins stitched through the Dolomites, limestone towers rising sheer on every side. Every apex begs you to stop the car.

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Scenery

Mountain

Best seasons

SummerAutumn

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Where it runs7.8 mi · point to point

CanazeiStart · Trentino-Alto Adige
Livinallongo del Col di LanaEnd · Trentino-Alto Adige

Character

Corners33bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins24tight bends
Climb798 mtotal ascent
Summit2,242.5 mhighest point of the line · 7,357 ft

Corners

busiest around mile 7
2.03.95.9 mi

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%1,445 – 2,242.5 m
summit · 2,242.5 m 1,6001,8002,0002,200 m 0.03.97.8 mi

From the road

Points of interest1 stop

  • Passo PordoiViewpoint
    7.8 mi in

Hazards

  • Cyclists and motorbikes
  • Tour traffic in season
  • Snow lingers into spring

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Driving the Passo Pordoi: quick answers

How long does it take to drive the Passo Pordoi?
Passo Pordoi runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and takes about 16 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Passo Pordoi to drive?
We rate it demanding: 33 corners including 24 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 9%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Passo Pordoi?
Summer and Autumn are best.

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