Giro del monte Pelmo da Cortina

I had already done the climb to the Forcella Ambrizzola many years ago, very hard and rocky with peaks of 26%, but when you get to the top the view is nothing short of fantastic, with a view of all the Dolomites around Cortina!

We descend to the Città di Fiume refuge, climb to the Staulanza pass and here the real unknown of the tour begins.

Trail 472 that goes all the way to the Venezia refuge, on the other side of Mount Pelmo. I had inquired, but the news is as usual vague, maybe it can be done but with lots of pushing sections.

Of course I am not deterred and try the crossing. The first km is half actually very stressful, always on and off the bike, very slow, it takes a lot of willpower.

Then fortunately the situation improves and with the trusty ebike I manage to pedal most of the other 4 km, on stony ground, to the Venezia refuge, always in spectacular surroundings.

From here very long descent on trail to Borca di Cadore and return to Cortina on the beautiful bike path. Not an easy itinerary but highly spectacular!