Candriai

Dolomites, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Candriai

from Vela

CAT 1

Distance

7.6km

Elevation

620m

Avg %

8.2%

Max %

12.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Candriai

from Trento

CAT 2

Distance

8.6km

Elevation

453m

Avg %

5.3%

Max %

10.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Candriai is a Category 1 ascent in the Dolomites, Italy, topping out at 967 m. The Vela approach is the hardest — 7.6 km at 8.2%, 620 m gained, maxing at 12.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 13.1%, around km 2.1. It can also be climbed from Trento (8.6 km at 5.3%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.