Passo della Finestra

The Belluno Dolomites offer several interesting trail combinations that follow historic paths. One of these is the traverse of the Passo della Finestra and the Passo Alvis.

Description

The ride starts in the small hamlet of Soranzen. From there, you pedal northward through the Valle di Canzoi on a steady climb. Near La Guarda, turn left and follow Sentiero 805, which initially runs along a cart track and later along a mule trail up to Passo della Finestra. The final few meters here can only be managed by pushing the bike or are rideable only for extremely fit mountain bikers.

You then cross over via the trail to Rifugio Bruno Boz, where a stop for refreshments is recommended, and continue following Sentiero 811 uphill to Passo Alvis. With Passo della Finestra and Passo Alvis, you have reached the significant passes and can immediately enjoy the absolute panoramic highlights of the loop.

In typical Dolomite style, the route then descends from Passo Alvis via Sentiero 811, rated S2 in difficulty. Expect occasional engineering structures along the way, as the trail has been damaged by weather conditions. At this pace, you wind your way down to Lago della Stua.

You then cross this lake and follow Via Val Canzoi southward. In the lower section, you leave the main road—or access road—once more and take an old mule track toward Montagne, which leads back to Soranzen via a short trail shortcut.

In summary, this is a very impressive ride that is perfect for fit mountain bikers with a thirst for adventure. The tour can also be completed on a lightweight e-mountain bike with a bit of determination. However, due to the high total elevation gain, careful battery management is required.

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