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BIKE RESORTS Veneto by bicycle, Bike Resorts its environmental excellence, its into the wild. and Excursions. distinctive features that offer unique There are few areas that can boast The discovery of a natural landscape hospitality and rental service, which as many extraordinary environments by bike is a perfect mix of adventure, are essential support for sports as the Veneto region; from the high fun, hard work and silence. Local tourists. For each area you are also Alpine peaks to the beaches of tourist professionals and guides shown the details of an excursion the Adriatic sea, from the Lagoon that worked on the Bike Resorts or an event that you can’t miss of to Lake Garda, from the you can find in this brochure are in order to experience the Veneto multifaceted hills to the large lowland aware of this. For each destination region by bicycle at best. rivers. The mountains, in particular, you will find the description of were registered in the List of the UNESCO World Heritage receiving the well deserved awarding of an area unique in the world because of its beauty, landscapes and scientific Bike Resorts and Excursions importance. Arabba - Sellaronda Mtb The holiday proposals in this brochure 01 Cherz, Portavescovo, Col di Lana invite tourists into this extraordinary wild nature. In the valleys of the 02 Cortina d’Ampezzo - Tour of the 5 Refuges , just one hour from Venice, Mount , Mount , mountain group you can cycle through woods, to Marmolada, - Forca Rossa the foot of outstanding rock walls. 03 Serrai di Sottoguda, Passo San Pellegrino The wonderful roads of the Prealps Civetta - Superbike lead to mountain peaks where you 04 , Selva di , can admire the entire view from the Cadore - Titian’s Dolomites bike tours Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea, while 05 Auronzo and Misurina, , the hills of Treviso and Verona feature landscapes of vineyards 06 , Comelico - Crossing Carnia where famous wines are produced. Mount Peralba, Passo Monte Croce In the steep volcanic slopes of the Prealps and Dolomites of - The Champions’ Circuit Euganean Hills, sport is combined 07 Valbelluna, , Feltrino with the well-being of the thermal Asiago Plateau - Tour of the Alpine dairy Huts . baths 08 Asiago, Mount Corno, Mount Ortigara Riding your mountain bike is the best way to discover nature, because 09 Little Dolomites - The Heroes’ Road it respects the silence of the Recoaro Terme, Mount Pasubio, Pian delle Fugazze environment and, at the same time Lake Garda - From the Moraine hills to Mount Baldo offers the opportunity to have fun and 10 Bardolino, Malcesine, Lazise practice a healthy activity. Prosecco Hills - Montello and Mount Grappa You don’t have to be an athlete to try 11 Asolo, Montello, Valdobbiadene, Po Delta Park a bike tour. The well-equipped routes and the welcoming atmosphere of 12 Euganean Hills - Crossing the Euganean Hills the Bike Resorts will enable you to Abano Terme, Monselice, Este customize your bike holiday.

2 3 Info: www.arabba.it Routes: 200 Km Services: Lifts for MTB transport, Info: www.cortina.dolomiti.org Routes: 700 Km Services: Lifts for MTB transport, Bike Park arabba.dolomiti.org Dolomiti Super Summer 01 02

Arabba. Cortina d’Ampezzo. Cherz, Portavescovo, Col di Lana. Mount Cristallo, Mount Sorapiss, Tofane mountain group. Arabba and the Valley of Fodom are several off-road trails to satisfy You can ride along high-altitude summer 2014 even the most linked to the neighbouring valleys every personal ambition. scenic routes or adrenaline-fuelled demanding and challenging of Fassa, Badia and Ampezzo Scenic itineraries, single tracks, downhill descents into the woods for routes have become accessible to thanks to the beautiful Pordoi, technical passages among rocks freeride lovers down to easier routes everyone. Rentals in Cortina have Campolongo and Falzarego or challenging tours for the most for families and for those who want also E-Bikes: real last generation Dolomites passes. daring ones, all starting right from to relax, having a break in one of the electric MTBs. This area, renowned for its winter the centre of the town. many mountain refuges to taste the sports, in summer offers activities Several ski lifts take bikers up to typical dishes of the local tradition. suitable for any needs, from long the peaks. Sport and fun but also Worth a note, the new Bike Park for walks to via ferratas, as well as history and traditions: Arabba, main Downhill lovers and the brand new centre of the valley of Fodom, is Cortina d’Ampezzo owes much of Skill Parks where kids can learn Tour of the 5 Refuges. one of the major Ladin-speaking Sellaronda MTB. its fame to its wonderful geographic mountain bike riding, supervised This is one of the main itineraries centres in the Dolomites, boasting Don’t miss the Sellaronda MTB position, lying in a wide valley by experienced instructors. Since for all MTB lovers thanks to the many cultural places which are Track Hero Tour, the famous tour surrounded by the Dolomite groups extraordinary high-altitude setting. worth a visit. around mount Sella that links the of Tofane, Cristallo, Sorapiss, Croda The 38 km-long route reaches 5 Examples are the Andraz castle, sides of Passo Pordoi with those da Lago. A precious environment mountain huts in the Dolomites the old mill, the Museum of Ladin of Campolongo with the use of protected by the Natural Park of and Lake Fanes offering postcard People, the Col di Lana with the lifts. Among uphill climbs and the Ampezzo Dolomites. views over the Ampezzo valley. The remains of the Great War or the breathtaking downhill stretches, In Cortina, there are 17 mountain return to Cortina takes place along ruins of “Forte la Corte” fort. you will follow the itinerary of the bike excursions for a total of 700 the river with a brief downhill toughest mountain bike race in km of tracks and they follow routes stretch which joins the Cycle Route Europe: the “Sellaronda Hero”. marked for all levels of difficulty. of the Dolomites.

4 5 Info: www.marmolada.com Routes: 400 Km Services: Lifts for MTB transport, Info: alleghe.dolomiti.org, selvadicadore.dolomiti.org Routes: 300 Km Services: Lifts for MTB transport, www.falcadedolomiti.it Bike Friendly hotels valdizoldo.dolomiti.org Bike Friendly hotels 03 04

Marmolada - Falcade. Civetta. Serrai di Sottoguda, Passo San Pellegrino. Alleghe, , Val di Zoldo. The Marmolada, known throughout wheel holiday. Booking information, Mount Civetta and Mount Pelmo, that you can admire only here, in the world as the highest mountain special promotions and holiday overlook the Lake of Alleghe the heart of the Dolomites, just 1 of the Dolomites, and Falcade, packages are available on and Val di Zoldo, will leave you hour’s drive from Venice. charming town characterized www.dolomitistars.dolomiti.org astonished at the marine origin of All bikers can find the route that by breathtaking views are two the rock structures built on ancient better fits their skills and be sure to well-known winter resorts that coral reefs. This is the backdrop of bring back home an unforgettable specialized in bike tourism some the Civetta bike resort. memory of places of unrivalled years ago. Alleghe, Selva di Cadore and Val beauty. Just think of the famous The area features 400 km of di Zoldo are true attractions for north-west wall of mount Civetta, spectacular mountain trails, dirt mountain bikers thanks to over 300 known in the mountaineering world roads and cycle routes and also km of geo-referenced bike tracks as the “reign of the sixth grade”, Bike Friendly accommodation Forca Rossa. and to the beauty of the landscapes or the 360-degree view over Val Superbike. renowned for customized services This challenging tour crosses the di Zoldo, home of handmade ice The Civetta Superbike is an itinerary, for cyclists and their comfort, Cime d’Auta mountain chain and the cream and over Val Boite featuring with numerous possible detours, numerous break stops and rentals daring Forca Rossa mountain pass, the , Cristallo and Tofane characterized by a unique mix of providing mechanical support for guarded by herds of ibex, Canale peaks. Downhill rides cross the adrenaline and spectacular views possible minor repairs. d’, birthplace of Pope John meadows above Selva di Cadore, that winds across the entire Civetta In the Falcade - Passo San Paul I, featuring the near the archaeological site of the territory. Modern ski lifts serve bikers Pellegrino area, ski lifts are a amazing Serrai di Sottoguda creek Man of Mondeval, a prehistoric along with 25 “Bike Friendly” great help for those who want to and Malga Ciapela, starting point of hunter of 7,500 years ago. accommodation structures, rentals save their energies. There is really the cableway that “flies” to the top of (including E-Bikes), experienced anything you could ask for a two- the Marmolada. guides and luggage transport service.

6 7 Info: www.altocadore.com Routes: 380 Km Services: Bike products Club Info: www.sappadadolomiti.com Routes: 750 Km Services: www.dolomititrail.it www.auronzomisurina.it www.mtbcomelico.it 05 06

Cadore. Sappada, Comelico. Auronzo e Misurina, Pieve di Cadore, San Vito di Cadore. Mount Peralba, Passo Monte Croce. the history of mountaineering and At the borders of Carinthia, Pusteria at over 2,300 m of altitude along of the most extreme cross country Valley and Carnia there are two breathtaking crests and face single sports. The area features routes valleys where ancient traditions trail sections, but also catch your to test your skills and give you are revived in the charming villages breath along cycle routes on the unforgettable memories. surrounded by centuries-old pine valley floor and dirt roads flanking This is the ideal place to “dive” woods. streams or winding through the into the heart of the Dolomites, The traditions, aromas and flavours ancient woods of the Dolomites. a UNESCO Heritage Site, by still resist thanks to the enduring The “Dolomiti Trail” project allows breathing the scent of the woods, love that local people have for their you to tackle the route without the listening to the marmots and Titian’s Dolomites bike tours. land. Welcoming stress of a race, admiring the intense colours of the From San Vito di Cadore to Misurina, people eager to meet by choosing the Cadore valleys are laced with meadows, alpine lakes and of the 7 legs leading to over 1,800 m of and greet tourists period and method streams and picturesque alpine lakes Dolomite walls that turn flame red at altitude following ups and downs who want to discover according to your Crossing Carnia. and are dotted with many industrious sunset. The Cadore area is perfect which are alternately technical nature with curiosity individual targets, The DolomitiTrail is a circular MTB towns and villages. Uphill from the for sports and relaxing holidays. and easy. You will reach some of and wonder. you will anyway itinerary around Comelico and houses, woodlands climb to the top There are many activities to do the most important peaks of the Activities, fun, relax receive the “D + Sappada area flanking the Carnic of the Antelao peaks, Spalti di Toro, during your free time: from a visit Dolomites one after another: Croda and good food are Trail 5.6” trophy, a ridge. The itinerary is 150 km long the wild Marmarole, the Crode de to the Eyeglass Museum in Pieve da Lago, Mount Pelmo, Mount Rite, in store for you. MTB local artefact, and and has a rise of 5,000 m. Toni and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. di Cadore to one to the dairy, honey with the Museum of Reinhold lovers can ride along above all you will If you complete it, it will be a unique In this scenario, there are hundreds or vegetable farms, where you can Messner, Mount Antelao, Pian dei new trails and uphill live an unforgettable experience that you will never forget. of kilometres of dirt roads to almost enjoy the unique tastes of Titian’s Buoi, Marmarole and the Cadini di stretches, cross adventure among the touch the peaks that have shaped Dolomites. Misurina. mountain passes Dolomites.

8 9 Info: www.infodolomiti, www.belledolomiti.it, Routes: more than 400 km Services: Bike Grill, Info: www.asiago.to Routes: 200 Km Services: www.biketrekking.it www.dolomitiprealpi.it, Busche Bike Grill www.alpagocansiglio.eu 07 08

Prealps and Dolomites of Belluno. Asiago Plateau. Valbelluna, Alpago, Feltrino. Asiago, Mount Corno, Mount Ortigara. In the southern part of the province By riding your mountain bike you The Asiago Plateau is a green mountain bike tracks of all levels of Belluno, where the Piave river can discover this unique place balcony over the Po Valley. At an of difficulty, from easy itineraries bends westwards before continuing dotted with numerous Venetian altitude of one thousand meters perfect for families with children towards the plain, there is a bright villas, and featuring a great and surrounded by bright green up to the most demanding and valley where modern cities live historical, architectural and meadows, the plateau features challenging ones for the most in harmony with ancient alpine artistic heritage, and wild natural the towns of the “Sette Comuni” experienced cyclists. Several routes villages. Belluno, and Mel are surroundings. (seven municipalities), surrounded follow the tracks of the First World the three main centres immersed in The numerous tracks lead to by pine woods. Northwards the War, which allow you to discover this lovely rural area with distinctive the discovery of the history and area is overlooked by rocky peaks trenches and cross landmarks like characteristics found nowhere else the culinary tradition of Feltre, that slope towards Valsugana. Here Mount Ortigara. Different proposals on the south side of the Alps. Valbelluna and Alpago areas but The Champions’ Circuit. you can find more than200 km of characterized by great charm and Tour of the Alpine dairy Huts. especially of the many nature This route, along which the European wonderful views ranging from the This medium-length panoramic tour wonders, from the Dolomiti Championship of Cross Country will “rock town”, with its spectacular is the perfect way to discover the Bellunesi National Park to the take place in 2015, flanks the shores structures, to blooming meadows, age-old dairy art in the “Altopiano Cansiglio Forest, from the Prealps of Lake Santa Croce in Alpago and from lunar landscapes to pastures di Asiago Sette Comuni” (Asiago and the impressive Mount Grappa develops through a series of ups dotted with mountain huts. plateau). You can ride along routes to the majestic peaks of the and downs at an altitude between An adventure to be experienced that become ski slopes in winter, Dolomites. 602 and 734 m. The flat bike riding among the seven discovering a wild countryside stretches are not longer municipalities of the Asiago and in a fabulous silence. than 60 m and so the track Plateau. requires a lot of strength, skill and technique.

10 11 Info: www.vicenzae.org Routes: 250 Km Services: “Le Alte Valli Vicentine” Bike Park Info: www.lagodigardaveneto.com Routes: 200 Km Services: www.greenbikepark.com www.bike-trekking-lagodigarda.it 09 10

Little Dolomites. Lake Garda. Recoaro Terme, Mount Pasubio, Pian delle Fugazze. Bardolino, Malcesine, Lazise. Recoaro Terme is known not only also see the Adriatic sea and even Lake Garda and its surroundings offer called “balcony over Garda” and from as a renowned spa thanks to a the Apennines. While discovering the routes suitable for all mountain bikers here, via Prada, you can arrive at the hydrographic basin that feeds 9 Little Dolomites group or around the thanks to the peculiar characteristics top of Mount Baldo. The Malcesine - mineral springs. It is characterized Pasubio massif, your glaze will be of the area that gently slopes from Mount Baldo cable car that in a few also by an enviable location on the attracted by the magic of the woods the rocky summit of Mount Baldo to minutes gets to almost 1,800 meters slopes of the Little Dolomites, a and the enchanting landscapes of the moraine hills flanking the Mincio of altitude is worth trying. group of mountains with rocky walls the Dolomites. The most demanding river. Starting from the romantic whose geological characteristics mountain bike riders can follow town of Borghetto, the itinerary runs make them look like the peaks of several circular routes, with GPS along the Mincio river in the heart of From the Moraine hills the so-called “pale mounts”. This tracks, among plateaus and the moraine hills, passing through to Mount Baldo. area is an excellent starting point military roads, at an altitude from the vineyards of Custoza and This itinerary allows you to admire for many mountain bike excursions 500 to 2,000 metres above sea The Heroes’ Road. Lugana and reaches Peschiera del the variety and richness of different to enjoy wonderful views over the level. This is a challenging itinerary about Garda. From here you can get to natural environments, from the towns below, on clear days you can 30 km long leading to an altitude Verona (via cycle route or train) or Mediterranean maquis to the of over 1,000 meters that reaches continue towards the Bardolino and pastures and rocks of the highest places “sacred to the nation” Garda areas, where the views change peaks, in fact Mount Baldo is also with breathtaking panoramic views. and uphill climbs begin. Here the known as the “Garden of Europe”. This route is named after 15 heroes Granfondo Paola Pezzo takes place The wilderness of this natural oasis of the First World War and it is a (she is an Olimpic champion who still is particularly impressive driveway of the Pasubio massif, trains along these roads). From Garda, and the views overlooking the lake in the Prealps of Vicenza. via Torri del Benaco - Albisano, the are breathtaking. route reaches San Zeno di Montagna,

12 13 Info: www.marcatreviso.it Routes: 500 Km Services: www.clubsport.marcatreviso.it Info: www.welcomepadova.it Routes: 260 Km Services: www.termesport.it www.abanomontegrottosi.it www.bikepadova.it 11 12

Prosecco Hills. Euganean Hills. Asolo, Montello, Valdobbiadene, Vittorio Veneto. Abano Terme, Monselice, Este. The hills of Treviso, although smaller worldwide as location Padua and the Euganean Spas are storage, ad hoc sports menu and than the nearby Prealps massif, of events such as the perfect destinations for mountain thermal pools, whose benefits are a great surprise for mountain “Terre Rosse” and bike riders, both experienced and on the cyclists’ health translates bike buffs. Here you can find trails “Prosecchissima”. beginners, who want to exercise into an improvement in their sport with different levels of difficulty and A unique experience on their bikes. Itineraries with performance. discover picturesque landscapes of amidst the scent different levels of difficulty cross the The Euganean Hills conceal a unique villages and medieval castles. The of the vineyards Euganean Hills, combining sports geological genesis, generated after ups and downs of these tracks have of Valdobbiadene experience and local hospitality the release of large quantities of been tackled by great mountain bike and Asolo and the made to measure for mountain magma at the bottom of an ancient champions on the occasion of the magical colours of what everyone bikers. In addition to providing sea. Along roads and cycle routes World and European Championships calls “the garden of Venice”. Montello and Mount Grappa. GPS with the tracks of six routes, it is not hard to find evidence of and there are still renowned You will pass by beautiful Venetian The better trained bikers can’t miss the the “Thermaesport” and Bike this origin such as the sedimentary Crossing the Euganean Hills. villas and, along the ridge of the opportunity to test themselves along the hotels in Padua offer attended bike rocks close to igneous ones, or Starting from the cycle route identified Alta Via no. 1 (hiking path of the most challenging routes in Treviso area: the contrast of gentle profiles with by the E2 signpost in Montegrotto Dolomites) you can also admire the Montello and Mount Grappa. In the first steep slopes of volcanic peaks. Terme, the track unwinds towards Venice and the bell tower of San area, with its 21 “prese” (interconnecting The Hills are just a few kilometres Este, the walled city boasting a historic Marco. You should try Prosecco paths), bikers will face the acclaimed roads from Padua, where Expobici takes castle, it then continues towards Mount tackled by the cyclists of the World Cycling wineries to taste and enjoy one of the place every autumn:it is an event Fasolo and the beautiful surrounding Championship. In the latter area, bikers landscape. Close to Padua, the most loved and famous Italian wines, will follow routes that lead to some of the of international importance in the itinerary allows you, with a brief detour, and you must pay a visit at least most hard-fought battlegrounds of the two-wheel world, whose test day is to explore the cultural heritage to one of the many shops of sport Great War, recognized as one of the best in Galzignano Terme. and food and wine tradition companies in the area. mountain biking destinations in Europe. of this wonderful territory.

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BOLOGNA ROME Bike Resorts and Excursions • Arabba - Sellaronda Mtb Cherz, Portavescovo, Col di Lana - www.arabba.it - arabba.dolomiti.org • Cortina d’Ampezzo - Tour of the 5 Refuges Mount Cristallo, Mount Sorapiss, Tofane mountain group - www.cortina.dolomiti.org • Marmolada, Falcade - Forca Rossa Serrai di Sottoguda, Passo San Pellegrino - www.marmolada.com - www.falcadedolomiti.it • Civetta - Superbike Alleghe, Selva di Cadore, Val di Zoldo - alleghe.dolomiti.org - selvadicadore.dolomiti.org - www.valdizoldo.net • Cadore - Titian’s Dolomites bike tours Auronzo and Misurina, Pieve di Cadore, San Vito di Cadore - www.altocadore.com - www.auronzomisurina.it • Sappada, Comelico - Crossing Carnia Mount Peralba, Passo Monte Croce - www.sappadadolomiti.com • Prealps and Dolomites of Belluno - The Champions’ Circuit Valbelluna, Alpago, Feltrino - www.infodolomiti.it - www.belledolomiti.it - www.dolomitiprealpi.it - www.alpagocansiglio.eu • Asiago Plateau - Tour of the Alpine dairy Huts Asiago, Mount Corno, Mount Ortigara - www.asiago.to • Little Dolomites - The Heroes’ Road Recoaro Terme, Mount Pasubio, Pian delle Fugazze - www.vicenzae.org • Lake Garda - From the Moraine hills to Mount Baldo Bardolino, Malcesine, Lazise - www.lagodigardaveneto.com • Prosecco Hills - Montello and Mount Grappa Asolo, Montello, Valdobbiadene, Vittorio Veneto - www.marcatreviso.it • Euganean Hills - Crossing the Euganean Hills Abano Terme, Monselice, Este - www.welcomepadova.it - www.abanomontegrottosi.it

Veneto Bike Project Coordination Tourism Councillorship: Assessore M. Finozzi. Tourism Department: P.Rosso, G. Voltolina, S. Marchioro. Veneto Promozione: F. Alvisi, G. Cappellari. Publishing Coordination Consorzio Dolomiti. Etifor srl: D.Gallo. Illustrations S. Maragotto / Studio Fludd. Graphic design TEND. Cover photos: M. Danesin. M. dell’Agnola, A. Biliani, L. Bussola, M. Crivellari, M. Lasalandra, M. Sangalli, C. Sovilla, U. Stanciu, L. Vettoretto. Photographic archive: Consorzio Dolomiti, Dolomiti Stars, Arabba Fodom Turismo, themtbbiker.com, Comelico Sappada, Consorzio Lago di Garda è, Museo dell’Occhiale Pieve di Cadore, Consorzio Marca Treviso e Provincia di Padova. Thanks for the text Consorzi Turistici: Arabba Fodom Turismo, Cortina Turismo, Dolomiti Stars, AltoCadore, Auronzo Misurina, Comelico Sappada, Alpago, Dolomiti Prealpi, Asiago 7 Comuni, Vicenza è, Lago di Garda è, Marca Treviso, Terme Euganee, Padova e ATCommunication.