Dolomites Natural Parks MTB Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Alta Pusteria (Villabassa/Dobbiaco)
You will arrive in the Alta Pusteria valley, in the heart of the Dolomites. Free uncustodied parking is available near the hotel.

Day 2: Villabassa/Dobbiaco – Malga San Silvestro – Markinkele – Villabassa/Dobbiaco (approx. 23 km; +665 m / hard variant: approx. 40 km; +1,340 m)
The easier ride climbs from Villabassa to Malga San Silvestro, a welcoming Alpine hut that invites a pause. The harder variant continues along an old military road to Markinkele, also known as the "Border Horn," with a break at the renovated Markinkelehütte refuge before the descent back to Villabassa.

Day 3: Villabassa/Dobbiaco – Plan de Corones – San Vigilio (approx. 35 km; +750 m / hard variant: approx. 50 km; +1,650 m)
Following the Pusteria valley cycle path, you will tackle the climb to Plan de Corones at 2,275 m — home to the Concordia 2000 peace bell and the Messner Mountain Museum. Experienced riders can choose downhill and freeride trails on the descent before pedalling on to San Vigilio. The easier variant uses the chairlift to the summit.

Day 4: San Vigilio – Rifugio Fanes or Fodara Vedla – Cortina d'Ampezzo (approx. 35 km; +1,025 m / hard variant: approx. 35 km; +940 m)
From San Vigilio you will ride through Pederü and up an old military road to Rifugio Fodara Vedla or Rifugio Fanes, where a vast panorama opens onto some of the Dolomites' most iconic peaks: Hohe Gaisl, Cristallo, Sorapis, and Tofane. Through pine woods and Alpine meadows you will descend into the Fanes valley and on to the Olympic city of Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Day 5: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Rifugio Cinque Torri – Cortina (approx. 45 km; +1,640 m)
Today's circular ride will take you up to Lake Ghedina and on to Rifugio Cinque Torri. The five steep rock towers, once a single great boulder, stand at 2,361 m, with Monte Pelmo's immense mass (3,168 m) rising opposite — one of the first great Dolomite summits ever climbed. After soaking in the views, you will return to Cortina.

Day 6: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Son Forca – Cimabanche – Prato Piazza – Villabassa/Dobbiaco (approx. 50 km; +920 m / hard variant: approx. 60 km; +1,650 m)
Your final ride will climb to Son Forca and follow the cycle path to Cimabanche before the old military road takes you up to the famous Prato Piazza plateau, framed by Dürrenstein and Hohe Gaisl. From here, Monte Cristallo, Tofana, and the legendary Tre Cime appear in the distance, before the descent to Villabassa/Dobbiaco.

Day 7: Departure
Individual departure or extension of stay.