Dolomites, Italy · from Selva di Cadore
Passo Giau by bike
The Giau from Selva di Cadore is the most feared climb of the Maratona dles Dolomites: there is essentially no respite, with the gradient pinned above 9% nearly the entire way to the 2,236 m summit. The reward is one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Dolomites.
Summit elevation: 2236 m
How fast would you climb Passo Giau?
Enter your power and weight. A physics engine calculates your estimated time against the gradient profile.
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*Demo simulation uses standard road bike physics (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004). for custom bike types, surface analysis, and detailed splits.
FAQ
How long is the Passo Giau climb?
From Selva di Cadore, the climb is about 9.9 km with roughly 914 m of elevation gain at 9.2% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Passo Giau?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Passo Giau?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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A climb like this is won weeks in advance. TrainCraft builds a structured plan around your FTP and available hours, and adapts it when you miss a workout.
Start Training FreeThe profile is simplified into 4 segments for simulation; real gradients vary metre by metre. Stats shown are derived from this simulated profile and closely match commonly published figures. Time estimates assume standard road bike physics and no wind.
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