Passo Sella (2,244 m) links Val Gardena with Val di Fassa, squeezed between the Sella Group and the huge Sassolungo massif. The view from the top ranks among the most photographed in the Alps.
It's the start of plenty of hikes, including the classic loop around the Sassolungo, and a stage on the Sellaronda. In peak season the road is restricted on certain days. The car park at the top has 199 spaces in summer, is paid (4 euros an hour, at most 20 a day) and in our records this summer it usually filled between 9 and 11 in the morning, never before 9. Fees, hours and where else to find a space are in our guide to parking at Passo Sella.
Cyclists and motorcyclists love the climb up here as part of the well-known "four-passes loop". From the pass, the Forcella del Sassolungo gondola, known locally as the "funivia-bara", climbs to Rifugio Toni Demetz: in 2026 it runs from 30 May to 11 October.
Passo Sella alongside the other passes, with restrictions and opening periods: The Dolomite passes: driving the loop by car, motorbike and bike.
Frequently asked questions
Are there traffic restrictions on Passo Sella?
In summer the road is closed or regulated on certain days to cut vehicle emissions. Check the current schedule before you set off.
How much does parking at Passo Sella cost?
The car park at the top is paid: 4 euros an hour for the first three hours, 2 euros from the fourth, at most 20 euros a day (Val Gardena tourist office rates, checked on 16 September 2026). In summer it often fills before 11 am: the alternatives are in our guide to parking at Passo Sella.