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Mountain Bike Tour of the Dolomites

Mountain Bike Tour of the Dolomites

Dolomiti

Means of transportation

MTB cycling holidays

Duration

8 Days

Length

275 km

Self-guided

5 out of 5

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Leave for this mountain bike tour of the Dolomites and live an authentic adventure made of challenging climbs and breathtaking views.

Day 1: Alta Pusteria (Villabassa or Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at the hotel in Alta Pusteria. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.

Day 2: Alta Pusteria – Sesto – Val Visdende (47 – 52 km, ascent 1.850 m)
Your mountain bike tour of the Dolomites starts off comfortably – you cycle along the valley bike path slightly uphill from Alta Pusteria to Sesto. The first long climb begins in Moso, past Malga Nemes (1,636 m) to the Kniebergsattel (2,321 m), the highest point of today‘s stage. In serpentines it goes downhill on a well-rideable trail to Malga Silvella. After the relaxing descent, you now cycle uphill again on a gravel road, leave the Malga Melin (1,677 m) behind you and finally reach the Passo Palombino (2,035 m) via an old military road. Finally, a path leads down to Val Visdende, today‘s destination.

Day 3: Val Visdende – Sappada – Auronzo di Cadore (50 km, ascent 1.750 m)
Today you start on asphalt, then continue on a gravel path uphill to Passo Col di Caneva (1,847 m), where you pass the source of the Piave River, which flows into the Adriatic. Then you cycle, framed by the Peralba – Chiadenis – Avanza mountain group, through the Val Sesis to the German language island of Sappada (Plodn). The subsequent climb to Passo della Digola (1,674 m) is not too long, but steep in some sections. Back in the valley, it is only a few kilometers from Santo Stefano di Cadore to the last climb of the day to the beautifully situated village of Danta di Cadore, from where you almost only roll down to the stage destination Auronzo di Cadore.

Day 4: Auronzo di Cadore – Calalzo di Cadore – Borca di Cadore/surroundings (45 km, ascent 1.550 m)
A long climb opens today‘s stage. Val da Rin and Val di Poorse are the two small mountain valleys through which you reach the Pian de Buoi plateau. This is located at around 1,800 m and is one of the most scenic places in Cadore. A breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains of the Marmarole accompanies you for the next few kilometers and various huts invite you to stop and relax. Along the route, however, you will pass also several silent monuments from the First World War. After a short descent to Calalzo di Cadore, you will end your cycling day with a leisurely ride along the cycle path that follows the ancient railway of the Dolomites.

Day 5: Borca di Cadore/surroundings – Alleghe – Selva di Cadore (47 km, ascent 2.525 m)
Many vertical meters await you today, divided into several climbs – the first of them leads from Vodo di Cadore through the forest up to the Rifugio Giampietro Talamimi (1,582 m). The route now doesn‘t get really flat either. In constant ups and downs you first reach the mountain village Zoppè di Cadore below the mighty Monte Pelmo and finally the Forcella d’Alleghe (1,827 m), the highest point of today‘s stage. You have already covered a little more than half after the descent to the village with the same name. After going around the lake, which was only formed in 1771 after a rock fall, some relatively flat kilometers follow. Then you have to pedal hard again over the picturesque Colle Santa Lucia to Selva di Cadore.

Day 6: Selva di Cadore – Cortina d’Ampezzo (34 km, ascent 1.525 m)
Today‘s section is a little shorter than the rest of the stages, but you will reach the highest peak of the entire circular tour. The imposing Dolomite peaks are your constant companion on the way up to Rifugio Averau at over 2,400 m. From here it is almost only downhill, the panoramic view remains more than fascinating. It doesn‘t take long and you will cycle past the Cinque Torri, a unique rock formation that is not only popular with climbers. Below the Tofane, you will continue inthe direction of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Pearl of the Dolomites.

Day 7: Cortina d’Ampezzo – Passo Tre Croci – Prato Piazza – Alta Pusteria (45 – 50 km, ascent 1.625 m)
The ascent to Passo Tre Croci (1,805 m) marks the beginning of the last stage, which once again has pure Dolomites feeling to offer. From there it is relatively steep uphill to Passo Sòn Fòrca (2,110 m), below the sublime Monte Cristallo with its over 3,200 m, and then downhill through the natural Val Padeon. An old military road finally leads up to the well-known high plateau Prato Piazza. Enjoy the typical South Tyrolean specialties in one of the mountain restaurants in the shadow of the Croda Rossa, while you think back on the beautiful experiences you have lived during this mountain bike tour of the Dolomites. Now you just have to take the last idyllic descend towards the Braies Valley and finally follow the cycle path to Villabassa or Dobbiaco.

Day 8: Alta Pusteria (Villabassa or Dobbiaco)
End of services after breakfast. Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

Included

Travel\/Medical Insurance 24/24
Overnight stay and breakfast
GPS Tracks
Luggage transfer
Local telephone assistance 7/7
Welcome briefing
Detailed description and maps of the itinerary

Not included

APP
Transfers not listed as "Included"
City tax
Tips
Journey to\/from the starting point of the tour
Meals and drinks not listed as "Included"
Bike rental
Extras
Entrance fees, ferries and anything not listed as "Included"

Why go for this bike tour in Italy?

To enjoy an authentic adventure with this Mountain Bike Tour of the Dolomites, riding on amazing trails and single tracks immersed in breathtaking views
To relax in a typical Malga surrounded by the Alps, after the ascent to the Kniebergsattel, at over 2000 meters above sea level
To reach the enchanting town of Sappada, which in addition to naturalistic beauties, also boasts a particular rural architecture made of wooden houses built with an ancient technique called blockbau based on the overlapping of logs
To immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Pian de Buoi, an area of enormous naturalistic and landscape value, which represents the natural limit of the Oriental Marmole and consisting of immense meadows, grassy hills and valleys, guardian to numerous artifacts dating back to the First World War, of which it was sadly theater
To remain breathless in front of the unique view of the Cinque Torri, cross them on a mountain bike and then reach Cortina d’Ampezzo, the pearl of the Dolomites
To cycle though the Natural Parks of the Sesto Dolomites, of the Ampezzo Dolomites and of Fanes – Sennes and Braies
To mentally retrace all the stages of this extraordinary mountain bike tour of the Dolomites overlooking the Braies Valley from the Prato Piazza plateau, an unparalleled panoramic terrace, considered one of the most beautiful hiking areas in South Tyrol
To immerse yourself in the huge variety of Val Pusteria, also known as The Green Valley, best place to discover the Dolomites by bike

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Can I bring my own bike?

Of course! You can enjoy each tour on your own bike or you can rent one. However, we do recommend renting a bike, because not all bikes have the same parts, so we can only guarantee the best mechanical assistance when you hire directly from us.

What kind of assistance will I have during the trip?

You will always have an emergency phone number you can call. On self-guided trips, you will need to be able to make your own minor repairs, such as replacing an inner tube in the event of a puncture, or fixing a slipped chain, but you can always count on assistance on site for more serious damage.

How can I know if a tour matches my level of ability?

We rank our tours on a scale of 1 to 5, based on the length, elevation changes and complexity of the itinerary, but if you have any doubts then please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you find the trip that is right for you.

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We offer free medical and baggage insurance for all Italian citizens on all our tours. We also recommend that you take out a cancellation policy; please click on this link for more information.

Can I find out which hotels I’ll be staying at in advance?

We take choosing hospitality facilities very seriously, and to offer you as much flexibility as possible when booking, we often have a large number of hotels to choose from. For this reason we cannot provide an exact list of hotels before booking.

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On each trip, you can click on “Dates and Prices” to see what is included, and what is not. Of course, you can always write to us or call us to find out more information or to request clarification.

How do I arrive at/return to the starting point?

Round-trip travel to and from your home and the trip’s starting point is not included, but we can always help you find the best available solution.

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Why go for this bike tour in Italy?

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