TpMo(CO) 2 (5-alkenyl-η-2,3,4-pyranyl) diene complexes function as excellent chiral scaffolds for the efficient regio-and enantiocontrolled synthesis of highly functionalized 1-oxadecaline derivatives through a novel transition metal-mediated Diels-Alder reaction. Very good to excellent yields and excellent levels of endo-selectivity are obtained and the reaction gives products with complete retention of enantiomeric purity when carried out with chiral, non-racemic scaffolds. A subtle structural modification on the diene (replacement of an H by a trans-CH 3 group) leads to a complete change of regiochemistry, which is discussed from a mechanistic point of view. The role of the η 3 -coordinated TpMo(CO) 2 moiety is also critical to the further functionalization of the [4+2] cycloadducts, as illustrated by the preparation of 20 variously functionalized 1-oxadecaline derivatives (>98% ee when carried out with high enantiopurity scaffolds).