Region Dolomitów Alta Badia

SAN VIGILIO › SANTA CROCE (H: 6 h)
From San Vigilio (Ciamaor), passing through Rit, always following path No. 13, you will reach Spëscia. Then take path no. 15 across the Armentara meadows to the Santa Croce pilgrimage site. You can also return by descending to San Leonardo/Badia (1.5 hours on foot or by chairlift).

The beautiful, almost flat walk from Corvara to Colfosco crosses cool woods, following the Rü de Pisciadú stream up to the nearby waterfall of the same name, at the foot of the Sella Group.

The Fedaia pass is another colossus when it comes to epic cycling. A long, arduous ascent, particularly in the last kilometres, with inclines of 12% on very long stretches. You are going to need to be fit to take it on!

The circuit crosses the 4 Dolomite passes - Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella and Gardena - and 5 famous resorts: Corvara and Colfosco in Alta Badia, Arabba, Canazei and Selva di Val Gardena. In 2020, the Sellaronda was awarded the title of 'best ski tour' by the portal skiresort.de. Alta Badia is the ideal starting point to begin the tour, which can be done clockwise or anticlockwise: either way, you will cross 40 km of beauty and enchantment, surrounded by the extraordinary Dolomite landscapes. Clockwise the signs are orange, anticlockwise green.  The slopes are suitable for skiers of average experience in good physical condition. For those who wish to dare more, there are some 'disgressions', such as the Gran Risa giant slalom slope in La Villa in Alta Badia or the Saslong descent in Santa Cristina in Val Gardena.  To complete the Sellaronda, one must calculate about 6 hours between descents, ascents and breaks included.

Some data:

• Total length: 40 km (lifts and slopes)
• Slopes: 26 km
• Ascent time on the lifts: approx. 2 hours - calculate that waiting times are possible
• Average duration of descents: approx. 1.5 hours

The Alta Badia valley, the green valley at the heart of the Dolomites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a popular destination for leisure cyclists for years. At first it was racing bike enthusiasts who loved the mountain passes, but nowadays the Dolomites region in South Tyrol is also a magnet for mountain bikers.

The Furcia Pass Tour is an interesting alternative way of exploring South Tyrol by heading north from Alta Badia.

This stretch has formed part of the famous Giro d'Italia several times and is perfect to train on.

Route: From Pederoa head north on the main road 244 down to Piccolino and Longega. Here you turn off to the right and ride gently uphill on the main road as far as San Vigilio and then on a flat road to Marebbe. Just before the centre of Marebbe head for the Furcia Pass, first climbing gently and then with gradients of 10 % or even 15 %. The road to the Furcia Pass is narrow and has some sharp bends. When you reach the pass (1,758 m), the road winds down again to Valdaora di Sotto. Then you continue gently up and down around the Plan de Corones until you come to Riscone and San Stefano. From here, the gradient is slight to moderate as far as Pliscia. You then head down to Longega, from where you return to Pederoa on the 244 road.

The Dolomites, with the mountains of Sas dla Crusc on one side and the Pütia on the other one, provide the frame for the snow-covered meadows, old barns and farmsteads with the gardens of the 'viles', the traditional rural settlements in the oldest part of La Val. During this simple walk through the old farmsteads of the village, you will feel enveloped by the still living tradition and culture of the village. In addition, on your way you will see the little church of St. Barbara, the symbol of the village, and the bell tower of the old church of La Val.

Along the trail, there are two agritourisms, 'Ciablun' and 'Lüch de Survisc', where you can stop to savour the authentic and genuine dishes of the Ladin cuisine.

The seventh stage of the Dolomites World Heritage Geotrail II crosses the Fanes plateau between spectacular and imposing folds, evidence of when the Dolomites, part of the African continental margin, were moved 3000km northwards and collided with the rocks of the European margin.

The Dolomites UNESCO Geotrail consists of 10 daily stages, focussing particularly on the Dolomites’ geological history.

This three-day excursion takes you to the most fascinating places in the nature park Fanes-Senes-Braies. During this tour we also pass close to some mountain lakes such as the Fojedöra, Limo and Parom.

The relaxing winter hike follows the "Roda de Armentara" signs throughout the whole itinerary. During the excursion you will be able to breathe the fresh mountain air and enjoy the enchanting snowy landscape with a view on the peaks of the Dolomites.

A demanding hike with an ascent to the Ju de Sant Antone pass, with a total altitude difference of 932 m. The excursion starts with an easy walk, which gradually becomes steeper as you approach the beautiful pastures on the edge of La Val. The forest, which has accompanied the walk so far, also comes to an end, to make way for pine trees and the typical vegetation of the Fanes valley. The descent to Fanes is easy.

From the church square, head south and turn right to walk past the retirement home and another three houses. Continue across the meadows and forest to the Lovara farmstead. From there, take a left, cross the Rio Gadera stream and walk to the hamlet Preroman. Cross the road and follow the winding trail to the hamlet Costa for some spectacular views.

Follow forest road No. 9 through the forest until you reach the Antersasc alpine pasture. From here, climb northwards to Crëp dales Dodesc. For the Puez hut, walk to the end of the meadow, where an uphill path leads past the gorge. After a short descent, you will reach the Rifugio Puez inn which offers food, drinks and accommodation.

Freeriding is one of the most adrenaline-pumping ways to ride a bike. Mountain bikes are used to descend mountain paths with bumps, jumps and various natural obstacles such as roots, stones and bushes.
In the Gardenaccia Freeride Bike Park, starting from the mountain station of the Gardenaccia chairlift at an altitude of 1,750 m, two routes have been created:

•  the first one, more difficult, is for bikers who already have good riding skills, looking for strong emotions
• the second is easier and suitable for less experienced bikers.

The start of the bike park can be reached by taking the Gardenaccia chairlift from La Villa.
At the Gardenaccia chairlift there is the possibility to rent freeride bikes.

A spectacular hike of about 6 hours, in the scenic landscape of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park.
Departing from the centre of San Vigilio, you will arrive comfortably by bus at the Pederü hut, a perfect starting point for entering the Fanes valley. Take path no. 7, which quickly ascends the valley floor surrounded by austere rock faces. Breathtaking views of the most important peaks in the area open up along the way.

After about two hours of walking, you will come in sight of the Fanes refuge, at an altitude of 2100 m. The hut is located on a plateau, from where you can admire the unspoilt nature of the Dolomite mountains. The hut is a perfect spot to rest before resuming the walk, continuing in the direction of the Lé de Limo (Limo Lake), and then reaching the Gran Fanes malga. From the malga, follow the high route no. 1 to Col de Locia. It is not difficult to imagine how the landscape may have inspired the legends that have spread through this area: the green meadows dotted with flowers and the clear lakes in which the peaks of the nearby mountains are reflected paint a bewitching, fairytale picture.
Continuing along the path you will reach the Capanna Alpina, located in the shadow of the famous Lagazuoi, one of the most striking mountains in the entire Alpine arc.

The tour, which starts in San Cassiano, affords the cyclist unique views of some of the most beautiful peaks in the Dolomites.

The route to the Passo delle Erbe offers some of the most stunning scenery in the Dolomites. The green meadows on the northern edge of the Puez-Odle Nature Park and the towering Dolomite peaks accompany cyclists along this tour, which may not be among the most famous in the area, but is certainly one of the most impressive.

Starting from Alta Badia, the route follows relatively low-traffic roads with spectacular panoramic views and occasional technical challenges. On the way to the Passo delle Erbe, cyclists will encounter several sharp hairpin turns and steep climbs, with gradients reaching up to 16%.

A pleasant and relaxing walk on the plateau above Corvara, through shady woods and with a stunnig view.

With the "Mans Trail" the Bike Beats “menu” offers even more adrenalin. After the Heart, the Eye, the Veins and the Breath, it's time for the Hands. The Trail Mans - in Ladin language hands, of moderate difficulty, calls for a sensitive touch and careful attention while riding along a fun route, where the trick lies in finding the optimal equilibrium between manual technique and balance.

The destination of the hike, the white Rit meadows, within the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are an expression of intact nature, peace and tranquillity, where you can enjoy the silence of nature.

After a two-hour walk, you will reach the Crusc da Rit cross, where a breathtaking panorama will open up before you, stretching from the Sas dla Crusc massif to the Pütia mountain. From this point you will be able to distinguish the three churches of La Val.

The Dolomites Bike Day Route is a panoramic circuit of about 50 km that takes the cyclists on some of the epic stages of the "Giro d'Italia" and the Maratona dles Dolomites roadbike marathon. You will cyclie on legendary mountain passes in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage.

There are several routes that extend between South Tyrol and Veneto and that every cyclist can choose independently depending on ability and condition.

Once a year, usually in mid-June, the Campolongo, Falzarego and Valparola passes are closed to motorized traffic from 9 am to 3 pm. On this special day the roads connecting the Ladin valleys Val Badia, Livinallongo and Ampezzo are reserved exclusively for cyclists.

Follow the “Pinis” road to the retirement home and then continue straight ahead to Lovara. Cross the national road and walk to “Costa” (path No. 4A). From there, a forest road leads to the hamlet of “Ciampëi”. Finally, the hike leads on a tarmac road to the village of La Valle.

The ski lift in San Cassiano - Armentarola district is the link between the WW1 ski circuit and the Skicarosello ski area in Alta Badia.

The tour through the Val Badia valley runs from north to south and can be started in one of the villages in Alta Badia. Descending the state road 244 your reach Piculin/Piccolino where a climb leads towards San Martin/San Martino and the district of Mirí.

The road to Mirí is a lesser-known secondary road, with relatively little traffic and therefore particularly pleasant to ride. But the climb is not without its difficulties! You need to be in good shape.

Passing the Ciastel de Tor, the castle that houses the "Museum Ladin" we go for a short detour to the quiet mountain village of Longiarù. The return to the starting point follows the same path.