Forcella Aurine

Dolomites, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Forcella Aurine

from Agordo

CAT 1

Distance

11.8km

Elevation

715m

Avg %

6.1%

Max %

11.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Forcella Aurine

from Don di Gosaldo

CAT 3

Distance

3.6km

Elevation

161m

Avg %

4.5%

Max %

10.8%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Forcella Aurine is a Category 1 ascent in the Dolomites, Italy, topping out at 1 299 m. The Agordo approach is the hardest — 11.8 km at 6.1%, 715 m gained, maxing at 11.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.3%, around km 1.8. It can also be climbed from Don di Gosaldo (3.6 km at 4.5%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.6. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.