Valles Pass by motorbike.
By Edoardo · published October 22, 2026
In short
The Valles Pass (2,032 m) links Falcade and the Biois valley, in the province of Belluno, with Paneveggio and Val di Fiemme, in Trentino. It lies north of the Pale di San Martino.
Updated October 2026What it is like to ride.
The road is narrow and steep, with some very hard stretches: on both sides there are peaks close to 19% according to climbfinder.com. From Paneveggio the climb is short; on the Falcade side it goes through Le Fratte. It pairs well with the San Pellegrino and Rolle passes in a loop around the Pale.
The climbs in numbers.
| From | Length | Elevation gain | Average gradient | Steepest 100 m | Hairpins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paneveggio | 6.7 km | 484 m | 7.2% | 19.1% | 6 |
| Le Fratte (Falcade) | 7.0 km | 626 m | 8.9% | 19.0% | 4 |
Data from climbfinder.com (checked on 21/10/2026), measured on the cycling climbs: the starting point may differ from the one on our motorbike routes.
What to see.
From the top you see the Pale di San Martino to the south and the porphyry peaks of Cima Bocche and Juribrutto to the north. There is a hotel-restaurant at the pass. In 1978 it was the Giro d'Italia's Cima Coppi, replacing the Pordoi, which was dropped because of bad weather.
For your ride.
- To stay near the pass: motorcycle-friendly hotels in the Dolomites, with garage and services as declared, each with its source.
Useful links.
- Mountain weather: ARPA Veneto
- Mountain weather: meteo.report (South Tyrol, Trentino, Tyrol)
- Is the road open today: Veneto Strade
- Is the road open today: Province of Trento, press releases
- Passes open and closed: winter closures and official sources
Links to official external sites, checked in October 2026.
Frequently asked questions.
- How high is the Valles Pass?
- The Valles Pass lies at 2,032 metres and links Valle del Biois (Falcade) and Paneveggio.
- Is the Valles Pass open in winter?
- It depends on the snow: check road conditions before you go.
- Which routes cross the Valles Pass?
- It is on Ottovolante, Essevolante. On dolomitiexperiences.com you will find the map, stages and PDF guide for each route.
- Can you drive the Valles Pass by car?
- Yes: the road is paved and open to traffic. In summer, set off early in the morning to avoid traffic and cyclists.
- How steep is the Valles Pass?
- From Paneveggio: 6.7 km with 484 m of climbing at an average gradient of 7.2%. From Le Fratte (Falcade): 7.0 km, 626 m of climbing, 8.9% on average. The steepest stretch reaches 19.1% (climbfinder.com data).
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