Sellaronda Bike Day

Sellaronda Bike Day, the cyclists' festival in the Dolomites

The Sellaronda Bike Day is one of the most beloved events in Alpine cycle tourism. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the roads of the four Dolomite passes surrounding the Sella Group — Gardena Pass, Sella Pass, Pordoi Pass, and Campolongo Pass — are completely closed to motorized traffic and reserved exclusively for bicycles. For a few hours, the hairpin bends usually crowded with cars and motorcycles become a vast playground for cyclists of all levels, from professionals to families with children.

The loop around the Sella

The classic loop covers approximately 53 kilometers with an elevation gain of just over 1,900 meters when starting from Selva. It runs counter-clockwise, connecting the four passes: Gardena Pass (2,121 m), Sella Pass (2,213 m), Pordoi Pass (2,239 m, the highest point of the loop), and Campolongo Pass (1,875 m). There is no mandatory starting point: you can join the loop from various locations, including Piazza Nives in Selva di Val Gardena/Wolkenstein in Gröden, as well as from Corvara, Canazei, and Arabba. Those starting from Selva immediately tackle the climb to the Gardena Pass.

A free event for everyone

Participation in the Sellaronda Bike Day is completely free and does not require any registration: it is not a race, but a collective ride where everyone chooses their own pace. Technical assistance and refreshment points are set up along the route near the main passes. This simple, inclusive format has made the event a classic for road bike, gravel, and e-bike enthusiasts who wish to experience the Dolomites in a unique way, free from the noise of engines.

Selva di Val Gardena and the Municipality of Selva

The municipality of Selva di Val Gardena, in the Province of Bolzano (South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige region), is one of the beating hearts of Val Gardena, world-renowned for skiing, climbing, and hiking at the foot of the Sassolungo and the Sella Group. Piazza Nives, in the town center, is one of the main meeting and starting points for the event. The Dolomites framing the Sellaronda are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and cycling among these dolomite rock spires is an unforgettable experience.

Why participate

• Four Dolomite passes closed to traffic and reserved for cyclists
• Panoramic 53 km loop among some of the most famous peaks in the Alps
• Free, non-competitive event suitable for families
• Two dates per year, in June and September
• Multiple starting points, including Piazza Nives in Selva di Val Gardena