Without noise and exhaust fumesCar-free passes 2023

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 · 16.06.2022

Without noise and exhaust fumes: car-free passes 2023Photo: Kiaulehn
Heavy traffic spoils the enjoyment of mountain passes for many cyclists. Many dream of pass roads without motorised traffic. TOUR shows you just such roads, which are reserved for cyclists only on certain days.

Road bike passes without motorised traffic

10 June 2023: Sella Ronda Bike Day (ITA)

The model for all car-free campaigns:

53 kilometres in the footsteps of the Maratona dles Dolomites. The Gardegna, Sella, Pordoi and Campolongo passes are car-free between 8.30 am and 4 pm. It is advisable to cycle anti-clockwise.


6 and 20 July and 17 August 2023: Galibier for Cyclists (FRA)

Between 9am and 12pm, part of the Col du Galibier pass road is closed. There is a small buffet at the top of the pass.


8 August 2023: Alpe d'Huez (FRA)

The Les Oisans Col Series offers car-free fun on nine passes and nine dates. However, the road is only closed for two hours from 9 am to 11 am.


2 September Stelvio Cycling Day (ITA)

From Trafoi to the top of the pass, the road is reserved for cyclists from 8 am to 4 pm, and there are also refreshment points. The descent over the Umbrali Pass is also car-free on this day. Together with the descent via Santa Maria, this makes for a beautiful round trip.


3 September 2023: SlowUp Albula (SUI)

The gourmet festival on the mountain starts at 10 a.m.; there are delicacies and music at four locations. 1900 metres in altitude are gained by crossing the closed ascent to the Albula and riding back again.


9 September 2023: Cycling day Penser Joch (ITA)

From 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, the ascent to the Penser Joch is closed to motorised traffic from both Pens and Egg.


16 September 2023: Sella Ronda Bike Day (ITA)

Second date of the car-free Dolomite passes - free travel by road bike.


16 September 2023: Mendel Pass (ITA)

From Oberplanitzing in Kaltern to the top of the pass, the road is closed to motorised traffic from 9 am to 4.30 pm. There are refreshment stands along the route to the Mendel Pass.


A tour in the Dolomites without cars and motorbikes - possible in June and SeptemberPhoto: KiaulehnA tour in the Dolomites without cars and motorbikes - possible in June and September

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