Cycling routes
Between Dolomite passes made famous by professional cycling, valley-floor cycle paths and gravel trails, the province of Belluno offers cycling routes for every level, from the occasional cycle tourist to the athlete chasing the great Alpine climbs. We have surveyed and described in detail eight of the area’s most beautiful routes, with all the technical data you need to plan your ride.
The great climbs of the Dolomite passes
The Passo Giau and the Passo Fedaia are among the most beloved ascents for cyclists worldwide, with hairpin bends climbing between Dolomite walls and views stretching from the Marmolada to the Civetta. These climbs have been made even more famous by the Giro d’Italia, which has repeatedly passed through the Belluno area over the years. Riders looking for demanding gradients and less traffic can tackle the Passo Duran, while Monte Grappa, with its ten different sides, remains one of the longest and most historically rich climbs in the whole Prealps. Above Feltre, the Croce d’Aune combines views over the Vette Feltrine with a slice of cycling history: this is where Tullio Campagnolo came up with the idea for the quick-release skewer.
Gravel: white roads through the Dolomites
For gravel riders, the Belluno area offers some of the most striking routes in northern Italy: the loop from Feltre to Cima Grappa crosses forests and old military roads, while the route around the Tre Cime di Lavaredo alternates gravel and paved surfaces among some of the most iconic scenery in the Dolomites.
Cycle paths and mountain biking
For those who prefer a gentler pace, the Val Belluna Loop offers almost 80 km of cycle paths and secondary roads between Belluno and Feltre, suitable for families too, while mountain bikers will find technical trails of every difficulty in the forests of the Belluno Prealps and the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.
To discover routes on foot too, take a look at our Alte Vie of the Dolomites.