How hard is Passo Pordoi?

Classified as Category 2, Passo Pordoi is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Passo Pordoi?

Passo Pordoi is 12.1km long with 786m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Where does Passo Pordoi start?

Passo Pordoi starts on the Strada in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. The starting coordinates are 46.4725°N, 11.7771°E.

What is the steepest section of Passo Pordoi?

The steepest 100-metre section of Passo Pordoi hits 9.8%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.5%.

How many hairpins does Passo Pordoi have?

Passo Pordoi has 25 hairpin bends. Each switchback offers a brief respite from the gradient before the road kicks up again.

Cat 2 Strada

Passo Pordoi

Trentino-Alto Adige, italy

The Strada rises 12.1km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 786m to 2,237m. Averaging 6.5%, the road kicks to 9.8% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 25 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. At 2,237m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

The 9th climb in Trentino-Alto Adige by summit elevation.
More vertical gain than 87% of climbs in Italy.
Longer than 86% of climbs in Italy.
Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
The 25 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.