Trip Overview
One of the best ways to experience the Alta Via 1 of the Dolomites is by mountain bike, allowing you to cover vast amounts of ground. Although challenging, the hardest part isn't so much the riding, it’s trying to keep your eyes on the trail and not get distracted by the overwhelming scenery. On this guided Dolomites MTB adventure, we pair the rugged landscape with authentic mountain rifugios, excellent alpine hotels, and high-quality regional cuisine.
Each day, you’ll cycle from rifugio to rifugio or hotel to hotel, taking in the Italian Alps from every possible angle. You’ll begin with a lift-serviced warm-up ride of the epic Sellaronda loop to get you acclimated to the altitude and give you a chance to take in the breathtaking panoramas before the more challenging trails. From there, it’s a different terrain every day. You’ll ride off-road through high pastures and pristine larch forests, climb steep gravel passes, and blast down single-track descents beneath towering massifs like the Marmolada, Civetta, and Pelmo.
Along the way, you’ll discover hidden alpine lakes, cascading streams, and incredible history, including ancient medieval castles and World War I bunkers hidden high in the rock. As you pedal from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Alta Badia, you’ll also experience the unique blend of Italian, Austrian, and Ladin cultures that make this region so special. Find your path through the heart of the Dolomites and start planning your Alta Via 1 mountain bike adventure today.
Please note that all of our Biking Itineraries can be completed with either a mountain bike or an e-bike. The choice is yours!
Highlights
- Conquer 8 guided days of challenging, off-road mountain biking on the iconic Alta Via 1
- Shred the famous Sellaronda circuit with jaw-dropping views of the Marmolada Glacier
- Pedal through the awe-inspiring Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park past pristine alpine lakes & larch forests
- Blast down thrilling single-track descents from high-altitude plateaus into the chic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Test your legs on steep gravel climbs beneath the towering peak of Sass de Putia
- Ride the historic "Strada della Vena" past ancient castles in the shadows of the Civetta & Pelmo massifs
- Discover the unique Ladin culture and hearty mountain cuisine of the Alta Badia & Fodom valleys
- Relax for 3 nights in excellent hand-selected hotels in Alta Badia
- Experience 4 nights in cozy traditional mountain rifugios
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)
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Day 2
Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)
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Day 3
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 4
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 5
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 6
Rifugio (B,D)
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Day 7
Hotel in Alta Badia (B,D)
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Day 8
Area Map
Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
Want to learn more about our Hotels and B&Bs?
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure for this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugios?
Rifugios – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugios are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugios are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugios in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
The Dolomites has a multi-faceted culture and history that is reflected in each village we visit, and we make sure to provide you with the most authentic experience of the region possible through the hotels and B&Bs we offer. Hotels and chalets are available in the larger villages, while agriturismos (working farms with accommodations similar to B&Bs) are more common in rural areas. And we always make sure you have access to inspired regional cuisine, and the best panoramas you can get in the Dolomites!
Prefer luxury accommodations?
You can also book a custom departure for this trip using our Luxury Hotels. For details, please contact us.
Want to learn more about our Mountain Inns & Rifugios?
Rifugios – or mountain huts in English – are the classic accommodation for hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in the Alps. Set in spectacular locations high in the Dolomites, rifugios are accessible only on foot (with a few exceptions that are reachable by car). These marvelous establishments are open primarily in the summer, with a select few in winter, and offer meals and sleeping facilities.
The Dolomite rifugios are considered the best in the Alps. While some are dormitory style with bunk beds, many meet the standard of a simple guest house with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and each has its own unique character and charm. Bedding and linens are provided, hot showers are available, and meals are served in common dining areas – like a small mountain inn set high in the mountains with the most incredible vistas in the Dolomites. Whether you’re hiking in summer or skiing in winter, an overnight rifugio stay is not to miss on a Dolomite holiday.
To learn even more about rifugios in the Dolomites, check out our Rifugios in the Dolomites article, and learn about one of the best ways to experience these incredible mountains!
Want to know what mountain biking in the Dolomites is all about?
Check out Dolomite Biking: Are You Experienced? by Harmon Leon
Want to see the Dolomites in action?
Check out the high-definition videos in our SUMMER VIDEO GALLERY!
Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!
Want to learn about the Dolomites?
See our resource articles for information about the people, culture, landscape, geology, and more!
Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip to the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Check out Dolomite Biking: Are You Experienced? by Harmon Leon
Want to see the Dolomites in action?
Check out the high-definition videos in our SUMMER VIDEO GALLERY!
Want to know what type of weather you should expect on your trip?
Check out our Climate and Weather in the Dolomites article!
Want to learn about the Dolomites?
See our resource articles for information about the people, culture, landscape, geology, and more!
Still want more? Why not extend your adventure!
Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip to the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival, or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Guided Trip:
€ 6.660 per person (2 participants)
€ 4.660 per person (4 participants)
€ 4.060 per person (6 participants)
Self-guided trips are not available
€ 6.660 per person (2 participants)
€ 4.660 per person (4 participants)
€ 4.060 per person (6 participants)
Self-guided trips are not available
The cost is based on the specified hotel category (please see the cost inclusions list). If you would like an upgrade, please get in touch with us for a quotation.
We will do our best to accommodate you in the specified class of accommodations. However, if there is no availability in this category, we will offer you the next available classification at a supplementary price.
Important to note:
- There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 12th to Sept 6th.
- There is a private-room supplement in Rifugi: €40 per Rifugio, per person per night (based on availability).
- Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and map of the area
- 3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel in Alta Badia
- 4 nights accommodation in rifugio
- All breakfasts & dinners
- Local English speaking Professional Mountain Bike Guide
- Cablecar rides
- Mountain bike and helmet rental
- Luggage transfer during the trip
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
The Best of Alta Via N.1 by Mountain Bike: Bike some of the Dolomites' most beautiful and popular trails as you follow the best sections of the Alta Via 1. You'll mountain bike rugged terrain on different trails every day, stopping for hearty lunches at traditional mountain huts. Visit the valleys of Alta Badia and Cortina d’Ampezzo, and experience their distinct cultures and cuisine on an MTB adventure perfect for experienced riders!
Itinerary Map
Area Map
