Val Duron from Selva di Val Gardena - loop tour
Val Duron from Selva di Val Gardena - loop tour
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Val Duron from Selva di Val Gardena - loop tour
04:24
36.8km
1,460m
Mountain biking
Embark on a difficult mountain biking loop through Val Duron from Selva di Val Gardena, covering 22.8 miles (36.8 km) with a significant 4789 feet (1460 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 4 hours and 24 minutes. This challenging route offers spectacular Dolomite scenery, transitioning from coniferous forests to expansive meadows with views of iconic peaks like the Rosengarten and Sassolungo. You will navigate primarily gravel roads, unpaved sections, and alpine paths, encountering steep climbs where gradients can reach up to 24% and some sections may require pushing your bike.
This demanding tour requires very good fitness and advanced riding skills, as the terrain includes rough gravel and steep ascents, particularly from the Fassa Valley into Val Duron. While the technical difficulty varies, be prepared for sections that may correspond to STS S3-S6. Along the way, you will find opportunities to rest and refuel at traditional mountain huts such as Rifugio Micheluzzi, Baita Lino Brach, and Zallinger, making for well-deserved breaks during your ride.
Val Duron is considered a natural gem, nestled between major Dolomite mountain groups and offering some of the most fascinating views in the region. Keep an eye out for semi-wild yaks and marmots as you traverse the valley. A memorable and challenging section of this route, including the Passo de Duron / Mahlknecht Joch, is even part of the annual Hero Dolomites race, highlighting its demanding nature and scenic beauty.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 3.17 km for 176 m
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4.65 km
Emilio Comici Hut
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It's located on the Plattkofel-Langkofel circular hiking trail.
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6.24 km
View of the Sella Group
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22.1 km
Val Duron, Gravel/MTB Trail
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25.4 km
Duron Pass
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30.2 km
Scenic Trail on the Alpe di Siusi
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36.8 km
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Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.4 km
2.29 km
530 m
248 m
160 m
137 m
Surfaces
17.5 km
14.1 km
1.91 km
1.37 km
1.18 km
614 m
123 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,230 m)
Lowest point (1,410 m)
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Trail Reviews
With this tour I have resumed my sports activities in Trentino for the period of August / September. Together with my friends from Italy they once again pushed me to the limit of my performance. This was rewarded with the unbelievably impressive panorama - God must have liked it particularly well. If you find the time, look at the pictures in peace - it's worth it
Fabulous places, lots of routes to do. Memorable day
Certainly the most beautiful ride done so far, both for the route and for the dreamlike panorama.
The tour of the Sassolungo in MTB is an off-road route between Val di Fassa (Trentino) and Alto Adige of extreme beauty. You will find yourself pedaling among the Dolomites and some unforgettable sceneries. Read the full story: https://www.lifeintravel.it/giro-del-sassolungo-in-mtb-val-di-fassa.html
To rest from the previous days, an electric ride: from Canazei up the val duron through the micheluzzi up to the Rif alpe di tires. Returning back to the Sasso Piatto refuge we completed the ring in the direction of the forest to go up towards the Rif comici and descend to Canazei from the saddle pass
Recorded with Garmin Oregon 700: average speed 10km/h, moving time 4h59m
What a trip today, the scenery was beautiful, but the paths were sometimes catastrophic. It's not cycling, it's more of a struggle. Even I cursed the condition of the paths at some point. Loose gravel and rubble made life difficult going uphill. That's not good for my wife. Going downhill is often no better. I won't go there again until the paths are paved for my wife😉🤣
My smartphone failed me and the tour reached 46 km and 1600 m. D+ from Passo Duron to Canazei did not register.