Passo Vezzena

Dolomites, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo Vezzena

from Roana

CAT 3

Distance

14.9km

Elevation

411m

Avg %

2.8%

Max %

8.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo Vezzena

from Gionghi

CAT 4

Distance

4.8km

Elevation

179m

Avg %

3.7%

Max %

11.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo Vezzena is a Category 3 ascent in the Dolomites, Italy, topping out at 1 402 m. The Roana approach is the hardest — 14.9 km at 2.8%, 411 m gained, maxing at 8.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 6.4%, around km 6.7. It can also be climbed from Gionghi (4.8 km at 3.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.5. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.