Piz di Olda

The all-mountain tour from Cevo to Piz di Olda is a perfect combination of an alpine mountain bike climb with impressive panoramic views and a varied, partly technical downhill trail.

Description

The route begins just above the valley floor in the tranquil village of Cevo. This mountain settlement serves as the starting point for the ascent, which offers a wide variety of terrain. At first, you pedal uphill on asphalt, then on unpaved surfaces like coarse gravel. With some long intermediate climbs between the switchbacks, the trail winds its way up to Piz di Olda.

Since the upper section lies above the tree line, you can already enjoy magnificent views during the ascent. Shortly before the summit, the terrain becomes increasingly trail-heavy, until finally a singletrack leads directly to the highest point of the tour at 2,495 meters above sea level. The panorama up here is simply overwhelming: the view of the Adamello Group and the northern mountain ranges with their striking three-thousand-meter peaks in particular provides an impressive backdrop for the upcoming descent.

In terms of riding technique, the trail descent ranges between difficulty levels S2 and S3. While the upper section requires a delicate touch, the route becomes increasingly fluid as the elevation drops. From Malga Corti onward, the trail finally becomes a true flow experience. Here, the singletrack winds through shady forests and leads directly back to the center of Cevo. Overall, this is a varied and impressive tour that can be perfectly extended for eager mountain bikers with the additional descent via Doss de l'Ora.

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