Gravel bike holiday in Cortina d'Ampezzo
If you had to describe the Dolomite landscape around the legendary mountain sports resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo in just one word, it would probably be "spectacular". Some of the most legendary peaks in the Dolomites can be found here. The rugged beauty of the Ampezzo Dolomites and the steep serpentines are best discovered on a gravel bike. Provided you are ready for challenging tours and picturesque trails. Because in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, the terrain is steep. We've known this at least since James Bond's Deadly Mission and Sylvester Stallone's Cliffhanger. More specifically, Cortina d'Ampezzo has been a place of longing for mountain lovers of all kinds since the 1956 Winter Olympics.
Giau, Pordoi Pass & Co: Ready for the Alpine classics?
The area in the province of Belluno in Veneto is not only a perfect high mountain location, but also a unique biking area. Road bikers are drawn to the trails of the Giro d'Italia and the cult passes such as the Giau, Pordoi Pass & Sella Massif and over the Tre Croci Pass up to the famous Three Peaks. Mountain bikers on panoramic trails and high alpine tours. And gravel bikers? They can make the most of their gravel bike holiday in Cortina and experience the Dolomites both on the roads and on open terrain. In the Ampezzo Valley, gravel bikers can enjoy historic military trails, several hundred kilometres of forest paths and single trails amidst bizarre rock formations. Cortina, situated at an altitude of over 1,200 metres, is the perfect hub for numerous highlight tours in the Dolomites. The name dropping is impressive: Fanes Nature Park, Averau, Tofana, Cinque Torri and Forcella Ambrizzola are right on the doorstep. And ready for the spectacle of the Dolomites?
Highlights for your gravel bike holiday
- Gravel bike tours through the Dolomites in the high Alpine sports arena of Cortina
- Gravel biking in the valley - on the Dolomites cycle path and the impressive Misurina tour
- GAD adventure - Grande Anello Dolomitico: 250 km bikepacking adventure from the Hotel Villa Argentina through the Dolomites
Hotels for your gravel bike holiday
Our hotels are your base camp for unforgettable gravel adventures. Your hosts know every gravel track and every climb and will show you the most breathtaking routes in the region.
Gravel bike tours
Gravel biking in Cortina d'Ampezzo - experience boundless freedom on endless gravel paths, discover new tours and enjoy fantastic panoramas.
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