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Sella Ronda trail

Jul 23, 2014 at 23:26
by klemen  
The Sella group is a bunch of mountains in Dolomites, Alps, Italy that look like giant monstrous castle with vertical walls rising endlessly from the alpine meadows below. The highest peak of this humongous pile of stone is Piz Boe at 3,151 m (10,338 ft) above sea level. The slopes below the massif are littered with ski lifts and in the winter you can ski around it without breaking a sweat. And in the summer you can sit on your mountainbike, use a few lifts and do the same. But do expect to break many many sweats Smile .

Damn you bird stop photobombing my photos Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Damn you bird, stop photobombing my photos... Photo: K


Towards Canazei. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

OK, we sorted out the bird problem. This is the descent from Passo Pordoi towards Canazei and it is a regular bike park. Except - almost nobody rides it. Photo: AJB


When you get lost...and it s starting to rain. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

When you get lost, have to carry your bike...and it's starting to rain. That. Photo: AJB


Somewhere near Passo Sella. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Somewhere near Passo Sella. Moments when you have to stop and take photos are so close to each other they might prevent you from catching the last lift. Just ask my buddy AJB. Photo: AJB


Dolomites and mountain meadows. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Dolomites and mountain meadows. It feels like as sin to put your tent on flowers like these..Photo: K


The best think about sleeping in the tent - you wake up unzip and kapoooow - instant view. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

The best thing about sleeping in the tent - you wake up, unzip and kapoooow - instant view. Photo:K


Worst thing about sleeping in the tent Rock under your bed snoring and farts Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Worst thing about sleeping in the tent? Rock under your bed, snoring and farts...Photo: K


On top of Sass Pordoi. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

This is AJB on top of Sass Pordoi. You can not take your bike but it's a worthy detour. Photo:K


View from Sass Pordoi Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Because of views like these. If I was that Russian kid that climbs skyscrapers and cranes I would sit closer to the edge...Photo:AJB


Sass Pordoi. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

...but I am not. This is the edge.Photo:K


60 kilometers without navigation and only one crappy map. Yes we did get lost. Many times Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

60 kilometers without navigation and only one crappy tourist map. Yes, we did get lost. Many times. This is how the vertical feet start to add up. Photo:AJB


Late July snow. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

From Arabba to Passo Pordoi you have to cross some late July snow.Photo:K


Canazei descent best part of the trail. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Canazei descent, this best part of the trail. Am...and not just because of the here pictured north shore. Photo:AJB


Canazei descent best part of the trail. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

But because it is an endless trail through beautiful mountain forests.Photo:AJB


Yp it s SellaRonda alright. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Yp, it's SellaRonda alright. On the right track this time. Photo:AJB


Our hotel had more than 5 stars Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

When your hotel has more than 5 stars...Photo:K


Our hotel Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

...and a view to die for.Photo:K


Corvara last lift selfie. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Corvara, last lift selfie.Photo:K


The last part of our Sella Ronda circle droping towards Passo Campolongo... Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

The last part of our Sella Ronda circle, dropping towards Passo Campolongo and our car parked in Arabba.Photo:K


Tired in Corvara tnx for the free food and drinks Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

I had to go back and pick up my friend in Corvara. Tnx to some store opening party we got free food and drinks...dead tired but happy. Photo:AJB


Good night. Trip blog http 360guide.info mtb sella-ronda-on-a-mountainbike-chasing-trails-views-lifts.html

Good night Dolomites.Photo:K


More Photos and blog from the trip - go here.

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