Passo di Monte Croce di Comelico
Passo di Monte Croce di Comelico reaches 1,636 meters, connecting the Comelico valley in Italy with the Puster Valley in South Tyrol. This divide marks the transition between the Italian-speaking province of Belluno and the German-speaking regions of South Tyrol, a boundary shaped by complex regional shifts following World War I.
Starting the climb from Padola, the route tracks through the upper Comelico valley, passing near the headwaters of the Padola stream. The ascent follows a steady path toward the watershed, framed by the Dolomite peaks of the Sesto range. The geography here is defined by alpine meadows and heavy forest coverage, which has historically served as a critical mountain link between the Venetian territories and the regions further north in the Eastern Alps.
Ride ends in Val Fiscalina (or Fischleintal in German), which is often called one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, and for good reason. It’s a 4.5 km glacial valley in South Tyrol that serves as a primary gateway into the heart of the Sesto Dolomites and the Tre Cime Nature Park.
Region: Veneto
City: Padola
Distance: 19.44 km
Elevation Gain: 553 m
Elevation Loss: 311 m
Difficulty: 341 (Easy)
FIETS Index: 1.86 FIETS
Avg Grade: 4.26 %
Max cat climb: 2
Min elevation: 1199 m
Max elevation: 1636 m
Ride Category: Hilly