Mountain Biking in the Dolomites Ladin Valleys

Arrive in Alta Badia on your own (private transfer available on request) and check into your Hotel. Located in a large valley surrounded all around by the gorgeous peaks of the Dolomites, Alta Badia is truly the “heart of the Dolomites.” Geographically in the South Tyrol (Südtirol), this area was part of Austria prior to the First World War. Here you’ll find unique mountain scenery with villages rich in natural beauties and ancient traditions, witness the simple everyday life of the local people (the “Ladini”), as well as the customs and traditions of the ancient Ladin culture. In the afternoon, meet your mountain bike guide for a trip briefing and equipment check.

Depart from Corvara and bike on a wide gravel road to a pass (2,034m / 6,673'), from where you’ll have a fantastic view of the Sella Massif and the Marmolada Glacier. Descend to the charming Ladin villages nestled in the Livinallongo Valley and begin your ascent up to the pass (1,874m / 6,148'), riding the last six kilometers (3.7 miles) on an asphalt zig-zag road. Descend to Corvara on a gravel road.
(~5,5 hours biking, 23 km / 13,8 miles, 1,040m / 3,431' ascent and descent.)

Today you’ll face challenging terrain, but undoubtedly one of the most panoramic trips that the Dolomites has to offer. Bicycle from Corvara, past Armentarola, to Capanna Alpina, carry your bike up (1.5 hours) to the Col de Locia, and cycle on to Malga Fanes (2,100m / 6,890'). This area, called the Altiplano di Fanes, is also very well known for backcountry skiing in winter. From here it’s just another 20-minutes cycling to a rifugio where you can stop for lunch. After lunch, descend on a mule track to Fiames, and on to Cortina d’Ampezzo following the old railway track. 
(~6,5 hours biking, 36 km / 21,6 miles, 900m / 2,969' ascent, 1,230m / 4,058' descent.)

Today you’ll cycle north towards the elegant Col Rosà mountain. The name Rosà (red) comes from the beautiful reddish colors it displays during the sunrise. This superb peak can be biked up and down and around on small trails that zig-zag the mountain, complete with incredible vistas of the surrounding mountains, including the Tofane.
(~5,5 hours biking, 26 km / 15,6 miles, 730m / 2,408' ascent and descent.)

Off-road: 14,6 km / 8,8 miles
Asphalt: 9,8 km / 5,9 miles
Tecnical path: 1 km / 0,6 miles

Today you catch Cortina d’Ampezzo's bike path heading north up to Ospitale and San Biagio’s church where there is a small lake. Head into the forest where you’ll start climbing a wonderful track underneath the Colfreddo peaks. Following the river, you reach a pass at 2,016m (6,614'), with a beautiful view of Croda Rossa (Col Rosà). From here, take an old military road to a cozy farm, the perfect stop for refreshments, and return back to Cortina.
(~5,5 hours biking, 32 km / 19,2 miles, 900m / 2,969' ascent and descent.)

Breakfast and departure on your own (private transfer available on request).