The Dolomites are not only a highlight for hikers, but also a paradise for cyclists. Numerous
excursion routes and one-day or multi-day tours await cyclists in the
Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. All
mountain routes offer a fascinating view and comfortable alpine huts and refuges along the way.
In S. Vigilio / Marebbe and surroundings you can choose from
600 km of mountain-bike routes. Road books, GPS tracks and detailed route descriptions of all offered tours are available.
Tour tips in S. Vigilio & surroundings:
|
|
Distance in km |
Difference in altitude |
Duration in hours |
|
| … to Fanes into the Nature Park |
15 |
500 |
2 |
medium difficulty |
| … via Limo Lake to Large Fanes, Ra Stua and to Senes Hut with downhill route to Pederoa |
60 |
1700 |
6-7 |
demanding |
| … via Large Fanes to a splendid high-alpine plateau and to St. Kassian/S. Cassiano |
62 |
1200 |
6-7 |
demanding |
| … on a comfortable asphalt road to St. Vigil/S. Vigilio |
24 |
350 |
1-1,5 |
easy |
| … via S. Vigilio to La Miara Refuge and to Furkelpass/Furcia Pass |
30 |
850 |
2,5-3 |
medium difficulty |
| … via Ciaseles and Pfaffenberg to the place of pilgrimage Maria Saalen |
57 |
850 |
4-4,5 |
medium difficulty |
| … to the harbours Rara and Miscí |
36 |
650 |
2-2,5 |
medium difficulty |
Bike tours inclusive of GPS and tour profile
Other highlights:
- New since 2010: Freeride trail Herrnsteig. The new Freeride trail "Herrnsteig" is open for downhill mountain-bikers and features steep turns, jumps, wooden bridges and chicanes. This modern mountain-bike trend is called freeride. It stimulates concentration, coordination, fine motor skills, and of mountain-bikers capacity to react.
- Plan de Corones was a stage finish for the Giro d'Italia in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
- The Tour Trans Alp is organised for cycling fans every two years.
- Dolomiti Super Bike is the most demanding cycling race in the Dolomites. Details