Mendola Pass
DolomitesRoad cycling

Mendola Pass: can you resist the charm of a panoramic road?

LenghtLenght15.00 km
Elevation gainElevation gain963 m
DifficultyDifficultyMedium

The Mendola panoramic road, built between 1880 and 1885, connects Appiano and Caldaro to the Non Valley (in Trentino). The long stretches without curves, a distinctive trait of this itinerary, make it possible to ascend breathing in the fresh air, filling your lungs and allowing your gaze to wonder across the magnificent landscapes of the surrounding valley.

Description

The wide road that leads from San Michele to the Pass unwinds along 17 switchbacks that cut through the mountain, with splendid views that extend all the way to Lake Caldaro. The slopes are regular, never excessive. Like any tourist place, the peak bustles with souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.

This itinerary is a must for cyclists in the area (even the Giro d’Italia has climbed this summit on more than one occasion). Not by chance, every year (the last Saturday in September) traffic is closed, giving cyclists free rein of the road.

13 hotels on the route Mendola Pass

All prices are per person, per night, in B&B
Hotel MesdìS

Arabba, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 30.05.24 to 22.09.243

from € 85,00

Ideal for Hotel Panorama

Panchià, Lagorai Dolomites

Open from 24.05.24 to 29.09.24

from € 40,00

Sporthotel Exclusive

San Vigiglio di Marebbe, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 07.06.24 to 21.09.24

from € 90,00

Hotel Störes - Living nature

San Cassiano, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 24.05.25 to 12.10.25

from € 76,50

Hotel Majorka

Andalo, Dolomites

Open from 20.12.2025 to 29.03.2025 and 8.06.2025 to 14.09.2025

from € 70,00

Hotel PiderS

La Valle, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 17.05.25 to 19.10.25

from € 65.00

Festungshotel Al ForteS

Arabba di Livinallongo, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open fom 20.06.25 al 21.09.25

from € 70,00

Ideal for Hotel Melodia del Bosco

Badia, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 14.05.25 to 06.10.25

from € 86,00

Hotel LinderS

Selva di Val Gardena, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 30.05.24 to 03.10.24

from € 100,00

Ideal for Hotel Malita

Arabba, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 30.05.24 to 30.09.24

from € 58,00

Hotel Chalet del Sogno

Madonna di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites

Open from 07.06.24 to 06.10.24

from € 120,00

Posta Zirm Hotel

Corvara in Badia, Sellaronda Dolomites

Open from 14.06.24 to 22.09.24

from € 117.00

Ideal for Sport&Wellness Hotel CristalloS

Levico Terme, Lagorai Dolomites

Open from 11.04.25 to 01.11.25

from € 50,00

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