Passo Croce d'Aune

Dolomites, Italy

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Passo Croce d'Aune

from Foen

CAT 1

Distance

11.2km

Elevation

737m

Avg %

6.6%

Max %

12.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo Croce d'Aune

from Sorriva

CAT 2

Distance

11.3km

Elevation

596m

Avg %

5.3%

Max %

13.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Passo Croce d'Aune is a Category 1 ascent in the Dolomites, Italy, topping out at 1 011 m. The Foen approach is the hardest — 11.2 km at 6.6%, 737 m gained, maxing at 12.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.6%, around km 4.5. It can also be climbed from Sorriva (11.3 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 4.9. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.