Cortina d'Ampezzo

Dolomiti Superski

 · 03.05.2017

Cortina d'AmpezzoPhoto: Uli Stanciu
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Around the Dolomite village of Cortina d'Ampezzo, bikers can take on a via ferrata with a mountain guide and then cruise down into the valley on a freeride descent on a mountain bike.


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With over 700 km of signposted MTB trails, an infrastructure with specialised services, dedicated trainers and the Bike Pass "Dolomiti Super Summer" for all lifts is Cortina d'Ampezzo a true paradise for mountain bikers. And there is much more: including signposted routes, maps, altitude measurement, detailed descriptions and bike shuttle buses

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Under the motto "Climb&Ride", bikers accompanied by a mountain guide first climb a via ferrata. Once at the top, it's all about adrenalin: Pure adrenalin! Because a mountain bike is already waiting there - ready for the freeride descent.

  First up a via ferrata, then get on your mountain bike at the top and glide down into the valley.Photo: Bandion.it First up a via ferrata, then get on your mountain bike at the top and glide down into the valley.

For downhill enthusiasts Cortina the bike park in the area around Col Drusciè. The start is at 1768 metres, followed by three routes of different lengths and difficulty levels (1 = black, 2 = red) down to 1204 metres. All routes offer jumps and technically challenging routes through the woods.

  In the Cortina Bike Park at Col Drusciè.Photo: Lorenzo Majoni In the Cortina Bike Park at Col Drusciè.

Road cyclists can enjoy the best of the region on seven different routes: the historic Dobbiaco-Cortina route, the Tour of Comelico, the Cortina-Canazei Trail, the 6 Passes Tour, the Tour of Badia and Pusteria, the Tour of Agordino and the Three Peaks Tour of Lavaredo. It is possible to start a 7-day cycle tour on any day. This leads along the passes that form a ring around Cortina. You will also reach the point where the Giro d'Italia starts in the centre of Cortina.

bike/M4017567Photo: Albert Müller

Even the little ones get their money's worth in Cortina: In the two skill parks in Col Gallina and Sopiazes, they can get to know and love the world of mountain biking on simple routes.

Families should not miss out on the Dolomites cycle path, one of the most important cycle routes in Europe in terms of both sporting tradition and the beauty of the landscape.

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bike/M4017568Photo: Stefan Eisendbike/M4017569Photo: Stefano Zardini  A map with all the MTB tours and trails around Cortina d'Ampezzo.Photo: Tourismus A map with all the MTB tours and trails around Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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