Dolomites · routes to discover
The best MTB and gravel routes in the Dolomites
From Sellaronda to Cortina’s former railway: choose an area, compare the tracks and find your next ride.
Explore the routesLooking for the best MTB routes in the Dolomites, or a gravel ride around Cortina and Cadore? This selection brings together seven itineraries from the Turbolince archive: clockwise Sellaronda enduro, rides around Val Gardena and Val di Fassa, Fanes, Civetta and the former Calalzo–Cortina railway. Each proposal links to an entry with a map and downloadable GPX track, so you can compare the routes before setting off.
Where to mountain bike in the Dolomites depends on the ride you want: passes and valleys, climbs to mountain refuges or technical trails. For gravel, the starting point in this collection is the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti. “Best” means an editorial selection spanning different areas and experiences, rather than an absolute ranking: each ride’s characteristics matter more than distance alone.
The collection is in English. Route entries are labelled “in Italian” where an English version is not available.
Sellaronda, Val Gardena and Val di Fassa
Dolomite passes, Val Duron and the climb to Gardeccia.
MTB · enduro
Clockwise Sellaronda enduro
The enduro proposal around the Sella massif, with a track archived in 2025. A starting point for planning a Sellaronda mountain bike ride.
≈ 57.6 kmGPX length
Check the official website linked in the entry for the route, lifts and updates. GPX distance does not indicate how far you pedal.
Map and GPX in ItalianMTB
Ortisei, Sella Pass and Val Duron
From Ortisei towards Selva and Sella Pass, then Canazei, Campitello and the Val Duron climb. The described return passes through Alpe di Siusi.
≈ 49.9 kmGPX length
The account notes a demanding climb in Val Duron.
Map and GPX in ItalianMTB
Pera di Fassa to Gardeccia refuge
A route starting at the Pera di Fassa chairlift and climbing to Gardeccia refuge via Monzon.
≈ 26.6 kmGPX length
The original entry describes the ride as very demanding.
Map and GPX in ItalianFanes, Civetta and Averau
Mountain rides and trails: three outings to assess carefully.
MTB
Fanes and the Ampezzo Dolomites
A long ride around Fanes and Ampezzo. The description suggests splitting it into two stages and mentions Sennes refuge.
≈ 73.5 kmGPX length
About one kilometre at the start is described as not rideable.
Map and GPX in ItalianMTB · technical sections
Colle Santa Lucia and Civetta
From Colle Santa Lucia towards Pescul and Fertazza refuge, returning via trails and road connections around Staulanza and Giau.
≈ 28.3 kmGPX length
The account includes technical singletrack and describes a strenuous ride.
Map and GPX in ItalianMTB · with chairlift
Averau and strada de la Vena
From Colle Santa Lucia towards Fedare, the account then uses the chairlift to Averau before descending towards strada de la Vena.
≈ 24.6 kmGPX length
Includes a chairlift ascent: check opening times and bike transport.
Map and GPX in ItalianGravel and the Cadore–Cortina cycle route
An alternative following the former Dolomites railway.
Cycle route · gravel idea
Calalzo to Cortina on the former railway
The archived track connects Calalzo and Cortina along the former Dolomites railway. An alternative to the MTB trail rides.
≈ 38.6 kmGPX length
Point-to-point route: plan the return. Compare the historic GPX with current cycle-route information.
Map and GPX in ItalianBefore choosing your ride
Where can I find the maps and GPX tracks?
Open “Map and GPX” on a card to view the route entry, map and download button (“Scarica GPX” on Italian pages). Distances are estimates calculated from the available files; separate segments are not joined in the calculation.
Is a shorter route also easier?
Distance alone does not indicate difficulty. Read the account to assess climbs, terrain, technical sections, bike pushing or carrying and any lifts. For files containing multiple tracks, the displayed length is their combined distance.
Can I ride these routes on an e-MTB?
A GPX track does not establish e-MTB suitability. Consider climbing, battery range, unrideable sections and local rules; where lifts are involved, also check bike-transport conditions.
Do the tracks reflect current conditions?
These are archive tracks from different dates. Before setting off, check access, restrictions, weather and trail conditions with local sources. GPX estimates are not a field verification.