Giau Pass
Passo Giau
Italy · Veneto
2,236m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,236m
- Route length
- 18 km
- Max gradient
- 12%
- Hairpins
- 44
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- June - October
Route & Map
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Route
SCortina d'Ampezzo
18 km · max 12%
▲Giau Pass (2,236m)
Descent
ESelva di Cadore
One of the most photogenic Dolomite passes with sweeping views of Nuvolau, Averau, and Croda da Lago. Steep approach from Cortina. Challenging Giro d'Italia climb.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,170m gain
↓1,048m loss
1,198m → 2,232m → 1,320m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
44
A relentless sequence of switchbacks
When to Drive
June - October (Best: July - September)
- ›Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.4833°N, 12.0517°E
- Start (Cortina d'Ampezzo)
- 46.5369°N, 12.1358°E
- End (Selva di Cadore)
- 46.4500°N, 12.0333°E
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