Passo di Sant'Antonio and Passo di Monte Croce Comelico

This cycling route crosses the Dolomites along the route of the historic Rocca Pietore-Dobbiaco Giro d'Italia 1970, the scene of one of Franco "Cuore Matto" Bitossi's most exciting feats. With his characteristic jerky gait, the Tuscan rider managed to put even Eddy Merckx, the iconic man of that era, in trouble. The images of Bitossi standing still on the roadside with his hand pressed to his heart, supported by his teammates before managing to restart and continue the race, remain unforgettable. Today this route allows cycling through alpine valleys, forests and great Dolomite views along roads that have made cycling history. The route alternates between regular climbs and faster sections, offering an immersive experience between nature, hard work and sporting memory in the heart of the UNESCO Dolomites.