Although the stunning landscapes of the Braies Dolomites, the cristallo Group in the Dolomiti Ampezzane or the croda Rossa may certainly justify the effort required for this route, there are still 2800 vertical metres to be conquered. As a consolation, there are also a few kilometres on the Val Pusteria bicycle route and along the old Dobbiaco – cortina railway, now a bicycle path, which offer a good opportunity to restore the energy levels. the remainder of the route is just hard mountain biking work with a stunning alpine backdrop.

Itinerary description

Depart from the S.Vigilio natural Park Visitor centre ➊ 1250 m. Head toward the valley opening to the road to Passo di Furcia; at the La Miara cable car ➋ turn right onto route n. 1 following the directions to Passo di Furcia. At the first crossing ➌ continue straight to the fork ➍, take a left here, and look for the Albergo Miara ➎ 1500 m; continue straight ahead at the next fork ➏ above the village of Rara, then climb to the Passo di Furcia ➐ 1750 m. Follow the road to Valdaora for about 300 m, turn right ➑ onto route n. 3 and head downhill on a single-track in the direction of Pervalle to the road to Passo di Furcia ➒. Follow this road for about 400 m, take a right ➓ at the fork and continue to we reach the Albergo trattes ⓫; follow the river from here and get to the Pervalle baths ⓬ 1320 m. Just before the “Gassl“ cable car valley station ⓭ transition over to the right side on route n. 32, following directions to Valdaora di Mezzo/Mitterolang; at the fork ⓮ stay to the right on route n. 32A and eventually get to Valdaora di Sopra, crossing the town centre and continuing the journey on the Val Pusteria cycle path ⓯ in the direction of Dobbiaco; go through Monguelfo ⓰ 1090 m, and leave the cycling path after about 3 km heading now toward Braies/Ferrara. cycle around Fer- rara ⓱ 1220 m, cross the road to the Lago di Braies ⓲, and start heading toward Ponticello on route n. 37/37a. At the fork ⓳ keep to the right and stay on the trail to Ponticello ⓴ 1490 m. Follow the paved road up to Passo Pratopiazza •• 1990 m, and descend on route n. 37 to the •• SS 51 Dobbiaco-cortina. From here, circle back to the left for about 1 km and at the fork to Misurina, take the bicycle path to the right •• heading to cortina, and continue to Passo cima Banche •• 1530 m. take the main road for 1 km up to the fork ••; turn right, following the signs to Val di Gotres (route n. 8). continue up to Forcella Portea de Lerosa •• 2020 m; after 300 m where the road splits •• stay to the left and follow the directions to Ra Stua, riding a section of single-track and look- ing out for a gap into the forest road; close to Rifugio Ra Stua •• 1690 m turn right on route n. 6 through the Val Salata (short hike- a-bike section) and reach the Rifugio Sennes •• 2120 m. Descend on the Alta Via delle Dolomiti n. 7, passing by the Fodara Vedla farmhouse •• 1970 m and keep heading downhill to Pederù on steep switchbacks (up to 21 % gradient) •• 1540 m. take the road of Val di Rudo which will return to the natural Park Visitor centre in S. Vigilio. 

S.Vigilio di Marebbe-St.Vigil in Enneberg, natural park visitor centre, 1250 m 

Motorway A22 autostrada del Brennero, exit Bressanone-Brixen nord, Val Pusteria-Pustertal, Val Badia-Gadertal, S.Vigilio di Marebbe-St.Vigil in Enneberg