Short on time but don’t want to miss a mountain bike holiday in the Dolomites? This compact tour allows you to discover, in just a few days, the most beautiful landscapes of Val Badia and the surrounding area, riding through nature, spectacular panoramas, and authentic local traditions.
The route starts in Badia and follows gravel roads and quiet secondary paths, crossing traditional Ladin villages and characteristic hamlets known as “viles”. You climb up to the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm and continue to the Plose mountain, overlooking the city of Bressanone/Brixen. Crossing Monte Muro and San Vigilio di Marebbe, the tour ends back in Badia.
Arrival in Alta Badia
Welcome to Alta Badia! After your journey, check-in at the hotel and free time to relax, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and start immersing yourself in the unique Dolomites atmosphere.
In the late afternoon/evening, a Holimites expert will meet you for a briefing, providing route details, stages, and useful tips to get the most out of your experience.
1st stage: Badia - Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm (approx. 36 km (31 miles); 1.470 m (4825 ft) e.g. ; 860 m (2820 ft) e.l.)
From Badia, we ride along the Gader river to the village of San Martino in Badia. We start climbing towards Munt da Rina, a lovely mountain hut. After a short break, we stay high on the mountain slope and soon we reach the Rodengo Alp.
2nd stage: Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm – Monte Muro (approx. 45 km (25 miles); 1.240 m (4070 ft) e.g.; 1.410 m (4625 ft) e.l.)
We leave the Rodengo Alp behind us and ride downhill to the small village St. Andrea. Ascent by cable car (ticket not included in the price) to Plose. We ride through the green meadows of the ski resort Plose and reach the Passo delle Erbe. On a dirt road, we soon reach the hut.
3rd stage: Monte Muro - Badia (approx. 42 km (26 miles); 1.180 m (3870 ft)e.g.; 2.420 m (7940 ft) e.l.)
From Monte Muro we descend to Rina and San Vigilio di Marebbe. Ascent by cable car (ticket not included) to Col dl Ancona. From here we ride through a larch forest to the Rit meadows. Riding at the foot of the big Sass Dla Crusc walls, we reach Armentara and Badia.
Departure
On request, the programme can be customized by modifying individual stages or adjusting the duration of the tour.
Each participant is responsible for carefully evaluating the chosen package and ensuring that it matches their own physical fitness, technical ability, experience, and level of endurance.
By booking, participants confirm that they are in suitable physical and mental condition to safely undertake the activity and that they have understood the characteristics, duration, and difficulty level described in the programme.
Participants are also required to follow all instructions provided by Holimites staff at all times. For safety reasons, Holimites experts may modify, suspend, or interrupt activities.
Holimites cannot be held responsible for accidents, injuries, or damages resulting from failure to follow instructions, inaccurate personal declarations, or participation in activities beyond one’s own capabilities.
Included in the price
Not included in the price
Supplements
What is the recommended level to participate?
It is important to be trained and in any case, to have a good experience with the Mountainbike.
Which particular mountain bike type do you suggest?
Both, full suspension or hardtail bikes are ok. The most important thing is that before you begin a stage of the tour, the bike is in perfect riding condition, and has been checked for safety and performance by a specialized bike mechanic.
Can I use an e-bike?
Yes, of course, you can use an e-mountainbike. In this case, you should calculate the power of your battery well, according to the distances and meters of elevation gain to cover.
What if it rains?
Our guides will make the final decision in compromising weather conditions whether the ride can continue full stage, part stage or otherwise.
What specific clothing and gear do you recommend?
Please be advised that the use of a certified helmet is mandatory for participation in this bike tour. The helmet must be worn and fastened throughout the entire tour and throughout all of the riding stages without exception. If this rule is not followed, our guides will not be able to allow your participation in the remainder of the tour and you will be asked to leave the group. We ensure the safety of all of our guests to the greatest potential possible, and therefore, will not be flexible with this stipulation. Please make sure to bring a light hydration pack with a few layers of clothing including a lightly insulated jacket, rain gear and gloves. Keep in mind that the weather in the mountains can change quickly and vary in degrees. A beautiful, sunny morning can turn wet and cold by afternoon; so be prepared for everything
Overnight stay on the mountain huts...
You will be surprised of how lovely our mountain huts are. However, they have to be considered a rifugio in the mountains and not a hotel. So you won’t find all the luxury features you find in the towns.
In the huts there are blankets and pillows. We suggest to bring sleeping bags inlay with you.
All hotels and huts are well informed about dietary restrictions, like gluten or lactose intolerance. Everywhere you will find a vegetarian or vegan alternative.
Not all huts accept credit cards. So we suggest to bring some cash with you, to pay drinks, snacks or extras which are not included in the offer.
What about having lunch in the mountains?
For lunch you can stop in one of the huts to taste some traditional food or you have the possibility to buy a lunch package in the hut where you overnight.
What about dinner?
All the mountain huts where you'll be staying offer dinner service, which you can decide to join on the same day. When you'll stay in a hotel you have the option to dine at the hotel's restaurant or, if you prefer, explore the town to find a restaurant that suits your taste.
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