The Sellaronda by motorcycle: four passes around the Sella.
The most famous ride in the Dolomites: a loop around the Sella massif through four Ladin valleys – Val Gardena, Val Badia, Livinallongo and Val di Fassa – over the Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi and Sella passes.
The four passes, from Selva.
| # | Pass | Altitude | Km |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passo Gardena | 2,121 m | 11 |
| 2 | Passo Campolongo | 1,875 m | 27 |
| 3 | Passo Pordoi | 2,239 m | 40 |
| 4 | Passo Sella | 2,240 m | 52 |
Practical tips.
Which direction
Either: the passes are the same. From Selva, clockwise, you climb the Gardena first and finish with the Sella, descending back into Val Gardena.
What time to start
Early in the morning: from mid-morning on, especially in July and August, cars, buses and cyclists multiply. Evening, with low light on the Sella, is the other best moment.
When to go
May and June, then from mid-September to early October. On a few days, usually in June and sometimes in September, all four passes are closed to motor traffic for the Sellaronda Bike Day: check the dates.
Where to start
Anywhere on the loop: Selva or Ortisei in Val Gardena, Corvara in Val Badia, Arabba or Canazei. From Selva the loop is 62 km.
Want more? Extend it.
On its own the Sellaronda is a morning. Two of our routes include it in full and add the best passes around it:
Frequently asked questions.
- How long is the Sellaronda by motorcycle?
- About 60 km: 62 km starting and finishing in Selva di Val Gardena. Without stops it takes an hour and a half to two hours, depending on traffic.
- Which passes does the Sellaronda cross?
- Four: Gardena Pass (2,121 m), Campolongo Pass (1,875 m), Pordoi Pass (2,239 m) and Sella Pass (2,240 m).
- Clockwise or anticlockwise?
- Both work. Timing matters more: setting off early in the morning means far less traffic.
- When is the Sellaronda closed?
- The passes are open almost all year, but on a few days, usually in June and sometimes in September, they are closed to motor traffic for the Sellaronda Bike Day. In winter there can be temporary closures for snow.
- How can I extend the Sellaronda?
- Le Sette Meraviglie Dolomitiche (164 km, 7 passes) adds Falzarego, Giau and Fedaia; Doppio Ottovolante Dolomitico (246 km, 10 passes) also adds Valparola, Erbe and Eores.
Prefer to ride it with a guide? Guided rides in small groups, six bikes at most. 2027 season, waiting list open.
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