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Dolomites Mountain Bike Getaway

Mountain Biking in Italy with Dolomite Mountains

Highlights

  • Explore the vast and varied beauty of the Dolomite Alta Badia valley by mountain bike
  • Take in the incredible mountain panoramas and breathtaking vistas of the limestone Dolomites
  • Encounter rare animals like the Ibex, marmots, and mountain goats
  • A perfect tour for experienced mountain bikers and those new to mountain biking alike!

Full Description

Always wish you could just take off on your bike up to the mountain tops and across mountain pastures in Italy? Well you can! Join us and experience one of the most beautiful bike-tours in the Dolomites.

Using Alta Badia as our “base camp,” we’ll set out each day on dirt and gravel roads to explore the region. We’ll experience the traditional Ladin culture of the Alta Badia Valley, visit the Santa Croce Sanctuary and Fannes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, and explore the chic Venitian town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, all in just five days!  Plus, enjoy hearty meals and local specialties, lunches at charming rifugios, and a comfortable “bike friendly” hotel to relax in at the end of each day. The Dolomites are nothing short of a mountain biker’s paradise, and on this quick mountain biking getaway, we’re sure you’ll see why!

Includes:

  • Includes accommodation in 3-star "bike friendly" hotels
  • Meals as noted
  • Professional mountain bike guide
  • Mountain bikes
  • Local transportation

 

Excludes:

  • Airfare to/from the departure point
  • Gratuities to local guides

Day by Day Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Alta Badia on your own, and check into your “bike friendly” hotel.
 Meet your mountain bike guide in the afternoon for a trip briefing and equipment check. D. 3-star Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 2

Santa Croce Sanctuary-Indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before biking to Santa Croce Sanctuary. Cycle through forest and green pasture to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch. Taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes. 
After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating descent to the tiny village of San Leonardo, and then ride gravel roads back to your hotel.
(5-6 hours biking, 30km/19 miles, 658m/2,159' ascent.) B,D. 3-star Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 3

Santa Croce Sanctuary-Indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before biking to Santa Croce Sanctuary. Cycle through forest and green pasture to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch. Taste local specialties such as turtres (Ladino vegetable pastries), grilled vegetables, and homemade cakes. 
After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating descent to the tiny village of San Leonardo, and then ride gravel roads back to your hotel.
 (5-6 hours biking, 30km/19 miles, 658m/2,159' ascent.) B,D. 3-star Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 4

Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park & Cortina d’Ampezzo-Today is more challenging, but undoubtedly one of the most panoramic trips that the Dolomites has to offer in the beautiful Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park.
 Depart from your hotel to Capanna Alpina, and on to the top of the Col Locia massif where superb panoramas await you! 
We’ll then have excellent biking on the Altopiano di Fanes as we travel to a typical Ladino shepherd’s house for lunch.
 Descend on a gravel road to chic Cortina D’Ampezzo. Afternoon transfer back to Alta Badia. (6-7 hours biking, 45km/28 miles, 1,890m
/6,201' ascent). B,D. 3-star Hotel in Alta Badia

Day 5

Breakfast and departure. B.

About The Operator:

Dolomite Mountains

Headquarters:

Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Italy

Our Company

Dolomite Mountains is the only local company based in the Dolomites specializing in and providing unique experiences in adventure travel within one of the most beautiful natural settings on earth.

We create the ultimate custom adventure experiences within the Dolomite valleys, for the most demanding and exclusive clientele in search of stylish and low impact programs that provide excellent quality and cost.

For over 15 years we've been crafting Dolomite adventures, helping our travelers uncover the region's true spirit in style. We customize guided and self-guided active trips, luxury and gourmet adventures, and take you off the beaten path for truly authentic experiences, so you can experience and enjoy the real Dolomites.

Why the Dolomites?

With an incredible variety of diverse landscapes, lush valleys, breathtaking panoramas, and friendly inhabitants, the Dolomites are the "crown jewel" of the Alps. From soaring peaks to elegant spires to sheer rock faces, the Dolomites offer endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.

This unique corner of the Alps features numerous valleys, ideal for a wide range of outdoor adventures. From the charming Italian atmosphere of the Ampezzo region to the green pastures of the Dolomiti di Sesto and Alta Badia to the towering peaks of the Val de Fassa and Val Gardena regions, this world-renowned mountain terrain offers something for every type of adventure traveler.

Hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, or climbing a via ferrata - the Dolomites have an adventure for everyone!

At Your Service

The Dolomite Mountains staff works year round refining our services to ensure we offer the best trips possible in the Dolomites.

We combine this with accommodations that best reflect the style of the area, inspired regional cuisine, expert local guides with international certifications, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites.

We're here so you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of wandering in the Dolomites, while we take care of the details of travel, luggage handling, and all other logistics.

About Our Founder
Agustina Lagos Marmol

Agustina is a multi-lingual world traveler, adventurer, climber, and devout hiker. She has traveled and lived in various countries, but her heart is shared between the Dolomites, where she currently lives, and Patagonia, where she grew up fly fishing and horseback riding on her family's estancia.

Before entering the world of travel, Agustina studied photography and fashion design in California. In 1994, she discovered the Dolomites while working for Butterfield & Robinson in Canada, which led her to settle down in this magical part of the world and start her own outdoor company: Dolomites Mountains.

"Being able to combine work, family, and fun together has always been my goal. The Dolomites feature some of the most stunning mountains in the world, and the mixture of beauty and service is superb: from romantic hotels to charming rifugios set on top of the mountains; Michelin star rated restaurants to authentic local cuisine; and outdoor activities to incredible spa treatments; the Dolomites offer the perfect blend of authenticity and luxury that is not to be missed."

-Agustina