Trip Overview
One of the best ways to experience the Dolomites is by mountain bike, where you can cover a lot of ground, but pause whenever the beauty of these mountains demands it. No other mountain chain in the Alps offers such impressive views. A unique experience for mountain bike enthusiasts, on this extraordinary itinerary we perfectly pair the landscape with mountain refuges and high quality cuisine.
Each day you’ll cycle from hotel to hotel (or rifugio to rifugio), taking in the Dolomites from all different angles and perspectives. You’ll begin with a lift-service “warm up ride” to get you acclimated to these mountains, and to give you a chance to take in their beauty before you start riding hard! Then it’s different challenging, breathtaking terrain each day, riding through pastures and meadows, climbing and descending passes, bearing witness to new vistas of the towering massifs, and discovering lakes and streams and cascades. All the while you’ll explore multiple cultures, languages, cuisine (the Dolomites are home to Italian, Austrian, and Ladin people), and an amazing history and artefacts ranging from medieval castles to World War I bunkers.
By traversing the Alta Via 1 by bike, you have the opportunity to literally experience the depth and breadth of these mountains, and see for yourself why they are considered one of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes in the world!
Each day you’ll cycle from hotel to hotel (or rifugio to rifugio), taking in the Dolomites from all different angles and perspectives. You’ll begin with a lift-service “warm up ride” to get you acclimated to these mountains, and to give you a chance to take in their beauty before you start riding hard! Then it’s different challenging, breathtaking terrain each day, riding through pastures and meadows, climbing and descending passes, bearing witness to new vistas of the towering massifs, and discovering lakes and streams and cascades. All the while you’ll explore multiple cultures, languages, cuisine (the Dolomites are home to Italian, Austrian, and Ladin people), and an amazing history and artefacts ranging from medieval castles to World War I bunkers.
By traversing the Alta Via 1 by bike, you have the opportunity to literally experience the depth and breadth of these mountains, and see for yourself why they are considered one of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes in the world!
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
- Bike on some of the Dolomite's most beautiful and popular trails, following the best sections of the Alta Via 1
- Mountain bike rugged terrain on different trails every day, stopping for hearty lunches at traditional mountain huts
- Visit the valleys of Alta Badia and of Cortina d’Ampezzo, and experience their different cultures, traditions, and cuisine
- Perfect for experienced mountain bikers looking for a challenging adventure!
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
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 & Rifugi?
Rifugi – 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, rifugi 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 rifugi 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 rifugi 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 & Rifugi?
Rifugi – 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, rifugi 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 rifugi 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 rifugi 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:
€ 5.790 per person (2 participants)
€ 4.140 per person (4 participants)
€ 3.620 per person (6 participants)
Self-guided trips are not available
€ 5.790 per person (2 participants)
€ 4.140 per person (4 participants)
€ 3.620 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 14th to Sept 8th.
- 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 accomodation in rifugio
- All breakfasts & dinners
- Local English speaking Professional Mountain Bike Guide
- Cablecar rides
- Mountain bike and helmet rental
- Luggage transfer during the trip
- A €15 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Local tourist tax
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
The Best of Alta Via n.1 by Mountain Bike: Mountain bike on the Alta Via 1, the best-known long-distance high route in the Dolomites. Ride through beautiful and challenging terrain, surrounded by limestone peaks and lush valleys and meadows, exploring the vast and varied beauty of these mountains.
Itinerary Map
Area Map
