Alpine Passes

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Croce d'Aune Pass

Croce d'Aune Pass

Passo di Croce d'Aune

Italy · Veneto

1,015m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,015m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
29
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SFeltre
12 km · max 10%
Croce d'Aune Pass (1,015m)
Descent
EFonzaso
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A historic cycling pass where the first Giro d'Italia stage was won in 1909. Connects the Valsugana with Feltre. Modest elevation but significant cycling heritage.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

267m513m759m1,005m1,251m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,251m
1,053m gain
1,006m loss
267m → 1,251m → 314m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

29

Serious switchback territory

When to Drive

Year-round (best: July - September)

  • Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • With 29 hairpin turns, take your time and use each switchback to enjoy the views.

Coordinates

Summit
46.0500°N, 11.8333°E
Start (Feltre)
46.0167°N, 11.9000°E
End (Fonzaso)
46.0167°N, 11.7833°E
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