Monte Bondone from Trento
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 21.5 | 1463 | 6.8 |
Passo Manghen from Borgo Valsugana
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 23.4 | 1629 | 7 |
Passo Coe from Calliano
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 19 | 1428 | 7.5 | 8 August 2026 |
Passo Coe is a climb of significant length and gradient, boasting a unique place in cycling history and a stunning landscape within the Venetian Prealps and the Alpe Cimbra region.
Starting from Calliano (in the Adige Valley at an elevation of 187 meters) and reaching the summit of Passo Coe at 1,610 meters, the route involves a total elevation gain of over 1,400 meters and a continuous 20-kilometer ascent along the SS350 state road.
From the very first kilometers, the gradient demands careful energy management; it prevents riders from settling into an easy rhythm and places a severe strain on their legs. The final kilometers unfold within a magnificent alpine basin, surrounded by the woods and pastures of the Folgaria plateau.
The area combines the physical exertion of sport with sites of remembrance, situated just a short distance from historical landmarks and Cold War-related locations such as Base Tuono.
The climb achieved legendary status in modern cycling when it served as the finish line for a grueling mountain stage of the 2002 Giro d’Italia. That stage was won by the powerful Russian climber Pavel Tonkov, while the prestigious maglia rosa (pink jersey) remained firmly on the shoulders of “Il Falco” (The Falcon) Paolo Savoldelli by the end of the day.
Evans’ ordeal toward Passo Coe (Folgaria) at the 2002 Giro d’Italia
Palú di Giovo from San Michele all’Adige
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 6 | 424 | 7.1 |
Pejo fonti from Ossana
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 12.6 | 633 | 5 |
Panarotta from Pergine Valsugana
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 14.9 | 1209 | 8.1 |
Gardeccia from Pera
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 6.5 | 600 | 9.2 |
Sega di Ala from Sdruzziná
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 14.1 | 1239 | 8.8 |
Passo Rolle from Fiera di Primiero
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 23.1 | 1253 | 5.4 |
Passo Durone from Ponte Arche
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 10.24 | 634 | 6.2 |
Passo del Tonale from Fucine
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 15.2 | 919 | 6 |
Madonna di Campiglio from Pinzolo
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 13.3 | 746 | 5.6 |
Polsa from Mori
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 20.3 | 1101 | 5.4 |
Vetriolo from Levico Terme
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 12.43 | 971 | 7.8 |
Passo Daone from Preore
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 8.3 | 765 | 9.2 |
Menador from Caldonazzo
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 9.5 | 763 | 8 | 14 August 2023 |
The Menador Climb (also known as the Kaiserjägerstraße or the Monterovere Road) combines a dramatic history, extreme engineering, and brutal gradients within just a few kilometers.
This iconic ribbon of asphalt winds its way up from Caldonazzo to the Cimbrian Plateaus in Trentino, achieving legendary status in the worlds of cycling and cycle tourism thanks to a unique combination of factors.
The road has an epic and harrowing origin story. It was built in the late 19th century by the Habsburg Kaiserjäger (mountain infantry) and later expanded into a strategic supply and access route for Austro-Hungarian troops during World War I.
Riding the Menador means literally moving through history, passing old outposts and a frontline that defined the 20th century.
The climb is considered one of Italy’s most spectacular and daring roads. It is carved entirely by hand into sheer rock faces, featuring incredibly narrow sections, dizzying switchbacks that seem to hang over the void, and dark, rugged tunnels hewn from the stone. As you ascend, the precipice offers breathtaking views overlooking the lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico and the entire Valsugana valley.
While already a cult climb among local cyclists, the Menador cemented its place in the legend of professional world cycling in 2022, when it served as the decisive battleground for the spectacular 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia (won by Santiago Buitrago, amidst fierce duels between the general classification contenders).
Its name, derived from the Cimbrian language, evokes the act of guiding logs down to the valley; for cyclists, however, it evokes the act of “driving hard” on the pedals—a solitary challenge against gravity and rock.
Giro d’Italia 2022 stage 17 highlights Menador
Giro d’Italia 2022 stage 17, Buitrago victory
Passo Manghen from Molina di Fiemme
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 16.4 | 1229 | 7.5 | 29 July 2025 |
The ascent of the Manghen Pass from Molina di Fiemme combines a grueling climb with wild scenarios and an epic cycling history.
Unlike other Dolomite passes that are more open or tourist-oriented, the Manghen winds its way through dense forests, past streams and vast, secluded pastures; the narrow, twisting road heightens the sense of a true challenge.
It is a climb that pushed even “The Cannibal”—Eddy Merckx—to his limits when it was first included in the Giro d’Italia in 1976. During that stage, the Belgian rider faltered, effectively ending his hopes of wearing the maglia rosa (pink jersey).
Merckx struggling on the climb towards the Passo Manghen
This approach—the Trentino side—has been used less frequently than the route from Borgo Valsugana and carries a lower difficulty rating, though it remains a formidable climb nonetheless.
Passo Pordoi from Canazei
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 13 | 786 | 6 | 10 August 2023 |
The ascent of the Pordoi Pass from Canazei combines the glorious history of the Giro d’Italia with a landscape unique in the world, set in the heart of the Dolomites.
With its 28 hairpin bends, it is the most frequently climbed pass in the history of the race, having featured in over 40 stage crossings and memorable stage finishes. It has been the stage for epic battles between cycling legends such as Fausto Coppi (honored by a famous monument at the summit) and Gino Bartali, as well as more recent climbers.
Unlike other relentless Dolomite climbs, the Pordoi ascent from Canazei features a very steady, rideable gradient (around 6–7%) that allows for a consistent rhythm; however, it becomes a grueling test of endurance due to the altitude, which steadily rises above 2,000 meters.
The first section winds through the shaded woods of the Val di Fassa before opening up, in the final kilometers, to a majestic high-altitude landscape offering extraordinary views of the Sella Massif and the Marmolada.
Passo Rolle from Predazzo
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 20.5 | 957 | 4.7 | 3 August 2025 |
The ascent to Passo Rolle from Predazzo combines the pioneering history of the Giro d’Italia with extraordinary scenery in the heart of the Dolomites.
In 1937, Passo Rolle became the first Alpine pass ever tackled in the history of the Giro d’Italia, a feat immortalized by the legendary performance of Gino Bartali.
At the summit stands a monument dedicated to “Ginettaccio,” serving as an enduring tribute to the heroic cycling battles of a bygone era.
The road winds through the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Nature Park, passing the famous forest where Antonio Stradivari selected the wood for his instruments.
As you climb, spectacular views unfold over Lake Paneveggio, Forte Buso, and—at the summit—the majestic, towering Pale di San Martino massif.
Alpe di Pampeago from Tesero
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 10.46 | 986 | 9.4 | 31 July 2025 |
Alpe di Pampeago is considered a legendary cycling climb because it combines extreme, sustained gradients with epic moments from the Giro d’Italia.
It is not a long climb—spanning about 8 kilometers—but the gradients consistently reach double digits.
It has hosted memorable stage finishes of the Giro d’Italia and is inextricably linked to Marco Pantani, who showcased his gifts as a pure climber on these punishing slopes during the 1990s.
Other great champions have also left their mark here, such as Gilberto Simoni in 2003 and Alberto Contador in 2008.
Giro d’Italia 1999, Marco Pantani wins at Alpe di Pampeago
Giro d’Italia 2003 – Gilberto Simoni wins at Alpe di Pampeago
Passo Mendola from Brez
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 14 | 539 | 3.8 |
Fai della Paganella from Mezzolombardo
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 14 | 539 | 3.8 |
Monte Velo from Bolognano
| Lunghezza | Altezza | Pendenza Media % | Scalata il |
| 14 | 1079 | 7.2 |
