Sella Pass
Passo Sella / Sellajoch
Italy · Trentino-Alto Adige
2,244m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,244m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 26
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
SCanazei
12 km · max 11%
▲Sella Pass (2,244m)
Descent
ESelva di Val Gardena
One of the most spectacular Dolomite passes between the Sella group and the Sassolungo. Part of the Sellaronda circuit. World-class views of towering Dolomite pinnacles.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑851m gain
↓737m loss
1,449m → 2,231m → 1,563m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
26
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. 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
- 46.5092°N, 11.7611°E
- Start (Canazei)
- 46.4767°N, 11.7700°E
- End (Selva di Val Gardena)
- 46.5567°N, 11.7567°E
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