Our rider’s safety and experience are at the core of the Haute Route philosophy, and this comes down to the details of every course we create. That is why the descent and particularly dangerous sections of our courses are not timed. Take the time to regroup with friends, team members or simply enjoy your surroundings during non-timed sections of the race.

ALL-TIME CLASSICS

84km / 3300m+

Get ready to dive straight in with not one but two legendary climbs in Stage One of the 2023 Haute Route Dolomites. The start line will be located right in the heart of beautiful Bormio; riders will leave the town centre and head towards the spectacular climb to Passo Umbrail. Traversing to the unique Swiss, Italian borders, get ready to encounter narrow tunnels and rushing torrents as you make your way up to the skies at 2510m. After dropping down into Switzerland via the stunning descent to Müstair, it’s time for the big one: Stelvio. Undoubtedly one of the most famous climbs in cycling, the 48 epic switchbacks of Stelvio are the ultimate test for cyclists and an unforgettable opener for the 2023 edition of Haute Route Dolomites.

NATURE AT ITS FINEST

120km / 3000m+

Get set to ramp up the distance in stage two of this five-day race. Setting out once again in Bormio, all eyes will focus on the iconic Passo Gavia. The natural, untouched beauty of the climb from the north side of the col is followed by an even better descent on the incredible south side. Topping out at 2621m, high above the tree line, there’s no other quite like the Gavia. Riders will continue to the climb to Passo del Tonale before a long, rolling descent all the way to Trento, watching the landscape transform from barren alpine moonscapes to lush green valleys, passing through traditional villages perched on the hillsides, surrounded by abundant orchards. For the grand final of the day, riders will finish this 127km stage at the spectacular Passo Predaia.

ONE AND DONE

Time Trial

20km / 1500m+

For the third stage, it´s all about one, iconic uphill battle – an unforgettable time trial from Trento to the legendary Monte Bondone. Famously synonymous with Charly Gaul’s incredible ride for the GC lead in the 1956 Giro d’Italia, in the most extreme of conditions, the climb to Monte Bondone is the perfect battle ground for the Haute Route Dolomites time trial.

THE SHOWSTOPPER

143km / 3800m+

The biggest stage of the week brings together two mega climbs with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Dolomites. The first attack of the day is the Passo Valles, this one will down in the memory book, with long straights and hairpin turns, the view from the top really does repay the efforts. Following a steep, fast descent, riders will follow the shores of Lago di Alleghe to the last climb of the day; the spectacular south side of Passo Falzarego and home to the penultimate finish line of the Haute Route Dolomites 2022.

A FINALE FIT FOR THE GREATS

78km / 2800m+

Cortina d’Ampezzo is the perfect finale to this epic week of racing in the Dolomites. With four iconic climbs on the menu - three of which climb to over 2000m - this 78km stage is not pulling any punches. Starting out with the simply spectacular climb to Passo Giau at 2236m, riders receive the full Dolomites experience with immense limestone walls towering above the road in every direction. Next, riders will take on the beautiful Passo Campolongo, from the classic Sella Ronda route. Rising to an altitude of 1,850 metres it has regularly featured in the Giro d’Italia. This five-day adventure ends in the Passo Valparola, a stunning mountain route in the heart of the Dolomites, steeped in World War I history. This climb which has been tackled by some great Italian cyclists aplenty and has remained on the bucket list for many road riders making it the perfect finale for the Haute Route Dolomites 2023.