Mountainbiking around the Dolomites Northern Italy Italy On every stage of this trip, you can enjoy spectacular scenery and nature impressions of the famous Dolomites. The tour leads partially along the famous MTB-marathon-track of the Dolomite Superbike race, which takes place every year in July. The Dolomites, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and its summits surround your way through the Nature Parks Fanes-Sennes-Prags, Ampezzaner Dolomiten and Sextner Dolomiten. The path leads along old military and forest tracks as well as on wide mountain paths. The tour is suitable for anyone in good basic physical condition. Biking Tour Meeting: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco Airport:   Innsbruck Transfer: Trip Brochure (PDF)

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Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 2: Hochpustertal  to Val Visdende
The tour 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.
Biking approx. 47-52 km / ascent approx. 1850 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Val Visdende

Day 3: Val Visdende to Auronzo di Cadore
Today you start on asphalt, then 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.
Biking approx. 50 km / ascent approx. 1750 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Auronzo di Cadore

Day 4: Auronzo di Cadore to Borca di Cadore
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, you will also pass several silent monuments from the First World War. After the rapid descent to Calalzo di Cadore, you can end the day comfortably on the bike path along the former Dolomite Railway.
Biking approx. 45 km / ascent approx. 1550 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Borca di Cadore

Day 5: Borca di Cadore/surroundings to Selva di Cadore
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.
Biking approx. 47 km / ascent approx. 2525 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Selva di Cadore

Day 6: Selva di Cadore to Cortina d’Ampezzo
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 popular with climbers. Below the Tofane, continue to Cortina d’Ampezzo, which is also known as the “Queen of the Dolomites”.
Biking approx. 34 km / ascent approx. 1525 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Day 7: Cortina d’Ampezzo to Hochpustertal
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 to Passo Sòn Fòrca (2,110 m), below the sublime Monte Cristallo (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 during your mountain bike holiday. You have now left all the difficult parts behind - only the descent to the idyllic Braies Valley and the subsequent rolling out along the cycle path to Niederdorf or Dobbiaco are waiting.
Biking approx. 45-50 km / ascent approx. 1625 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

                            Villabassa/Niederdorf area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	32	37	45	52	61	68	72	70	63	53	41	32
Average Low Temperature (°F)	18	20	27	33	41	47	51	50	44	37	27	20
Average High Temperature (°C)	0	3	7	11	16	20	22	21	17	12	5	0
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-8	-7	-3	1	5	8	10	10	7	3	-3	-7
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	3	2	4	5	8	10	10	10	6	4	3	4

Source: NOAA


Seasons
This region benefits from a mild Mediterranean climate bringing a lot of sunshine throughout the year and allowing for clement winters.

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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

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Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(3 out of 5)    Moderate
Riders:		Min 5

Approx.275km total.

Rental bikes:
MTB Bianchi Kuma 27.2 inch (on request, limited availability) or similar version (without bike rack and bike bags).

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No