Mountain Biking & Cycling Holidays in the Dolomites Italy

A cycling holiday that will make you fall in love with nature

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A cycling holiday that will make you fall in love with nature

Mountain biking in the Dolomites If you want to get a truly authentic taste for this fascinating country, you can't go wrong with a mountain biking or cycling holiday in the Dolomites in Italy. They offer some of the most stunning scenery of Europe, making them an excellent destination for a bike vacation. If you're looking for a biking trip that's guaranteed to make you fall in love with nature, this is the place. 

The Dolomites are located in northern Italy, in the provinces of Trentino, Belluno and South Tyrol, which border Austria and Switzerland. This mountain range is part of the Eastern Alps and includes several peaks over 10,000 feet high, including the highest peak of the Dolomites, the Marmolada at 10,968 feet.

The Dolomites are famous for their rugged landscape, which makes them ideal for anyone who's looking for an intense mountain biking and cycling experience. There are multiple routes that you can take depending on your level of fitness and experience, but they all offer breathtaking views.

Cycling in the Dolomites

Events and bike races in the Dolomites

  • Sellaronda Bike Day, the day when the road around the Sella Group is reserved only for racing cyclists and mountain bikers.
  • The famous international HERO Dolomites mountain bike races in June in Selva di Val Gardena.
  • The Maratona dla Dolomites, an event of competitive road bike races with 3 routes starting in La Villa and arriving in Corvara, takes place in July.

Why do I choose the Dolomites for my mountain biking holiday?

Mountain biking and road cycling are incredibly popular here. For this reason, the Dolomites offer many accommodations such as hotels, even mountain bike and cycling hotels, apartments, garni and chalets (bed & breakfast), chalets and lodges from where you can start your daily bike tours.

No matter what your palate or preferences, the villages of the Dolomites are ready to welcome you with an unforgettable culinary experience. Explore the gastronomic treasures of this beautiful region and savor the true essence of the Dolomites during your stay.

Mountain bike ride Whether you're a beginner looking to take your first biking vacation, or a seasoned pro and are looking for new places to ride, you might be interested in the area of Italy known as the Dolomites. For the less trained mountain bikers or for those who want to take longer tours, electrical bike rental is available in the many bike rentals. Many cable cars and lifts are open in summer and make it easier for mountain bikers to reach high mountain passes and trails.

In any case, the Dolomites have provided some amazing landscapes for artists, especially photographers, to capture over the years. You may not feel like you're walking through an artistic masterpiece when you first arrive, but it's hard not to be inspired by the beautiful peaks and valleys as you bike along. The area has long been a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and offers many different options for exploring on foot or on bike: there are trails specifically designed for hikers and cyclists alike that run along nearly every lake and stream in the region.

No matter which way you choose to take your bike vacation in the Dolomites, chances are it will be one that you'll remember fondly for years to come. The scenery is breathtaking and there's always something new to see around every bend on any trail. Here, there are endless possibilities for mountain biking adventures.

Sellaronda mtb tour in autumn One of the most popular routes is called "Sellaronda" (see also Sellaronda in winter on skis), which takes you around the Sella mountain group. You start the tour in one of the villages around the Sella Group mountains and arrive there again. For example, you start and end the journey by mountain bike in Selva di Val Gardena, passing through areas like Passo Sella and Passo Gardena and the villages of Colfosco, Corvara, Arabba and Canazei.

Mountain biking - Pieralongia under the Odle In Val Gardena are many mountain bike areas, like Passo Sella and Gardena, Plan de Gralba, Seceda, Col Raiser and Monte Pana.

No matter which route you choose, a bike vacation in the Dolomites is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

The best part of taking a bike vacation in the Dolomites is that it gives you a chance to explore some of Italy's most beautiful towns and villages. 
It's easy to plan a route that will take you through some of them — the most popular include Selva Val Gardena, Ortisei, Corvara (Alta Badia), Seiser Alm, Kronplatz, CortinaArabba and Canazei in Val di Fassa. During the holiday cities like Bolzano, Trento, Bressanone and Brunico can be reached by car.

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Bed & Breakfast (Garni Hotel)

Villa Evelin

Freina Str. 17
I - 39048 Selva Val Gardena
South Tyrol · Trentino South Tyrol · Italy
Bed & Breakfast (Garni Hotel)

Garni Residence Schenk

Via Ciampinei 40
I - 39048 Selva Val Gardena
South Tyrol · Trentino South Tyrol · Italy
Apartments

Villa Artitsch

Pana, 4
I - 39047 Santa Cristina Valgardena
South Tyrol · Trentino South Tyrol · Italy
Farm holidays

Luxury Chalet Plazola

Str. Larciunei, 27 A
I - 39048 Selva Val Gardena
South Tyrol · Trentino South Tyrol · Italy
Bed & Breakfast (Garni Hotel)

Garni-Hotel La Bercia

Freina Str. 32
I - 39048 Selva Val Gardena
South Tyrol · Trentino South Tyrol · Italy
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Hotel Cesa Padon

Via Sorarù 62
I - 32020 Livinallongo del Col di Lana
Province Belluno · Veneto · Italy
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