The Passo di Gardena at 2121m is one of those magical places on this earth. Photos are nice, but being there is truly special. This pass makes up the northern leg of the Dolomite magic circuit (Passo di Gardena, Passo di Sella, Passo di Pordoi , and the Passo Campolongo).
 
From Corvara is a set of microgaming casinos sweepers and medium hairpins, then up through the trees to the top in a steeper section. A great surface now with the ultimate in classic Dolomite scenery. The western side runs below a huge rock wall and therefore suffers from ice, rockfalls and subsidence so is a bit bumpy. [It had been completely repaired and resurfaced in 2002]. The scenery makes up for this bit. From the junction with the s242b you can continue directly up to the Passo di Sella, hence the magic circuit.