ountain bike MVeneto by bicycle, into the wild. Veneto by bicycle. 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 Venice 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 Dolomites, just one hour from Venice, Mount Cristallo, Mount Sorapiss, Tofane mountain group you can cycle through woods, to Marmolada, Falcade - 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 Alleghe, Selva di Cadore, Val di Zoldo can admire the entire view from the Cadore - Titian’s Dolomites bike tours Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea, while 05 Auronzo and Misurina, Pieve di Cadore, San Vito di Cadore the hills of Treviso and Verona feature landscapes of vineyards 06 Sappada, Comelico - Crossing Carnia where famous wines are produced. Mount Peralba, Passo Monte Croce In the steep volcanic slopes of the Prealps and Dolomites of Belluno - The Champions’ Circuit Euganean Hills, sport is combined 07 Valbelluna, Alpago, 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, Vittorio Veneto 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 Boite 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, Selva di Cadore, 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 Antelao, 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’Agordo, birthplace of Pope John meadows above Selva di Cadore, that winds across the entire Civetta In the Falcade - Passo San Paul I, Rocca Pietore 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.