Rifugio Chiggiato

The circular mountain bike tour from Calalzo di Cadore via the Rifugio Chiggiato back to Grea shows Dolomite flair at its best.

Description

The first pedal strokes are completed in Calalzo di Cadore. Initially on asphalt, the route climbs steadily up the Valle Vedessana. The idyllic start then changes abruptly. The Valle Vedessana rides along a steep side road to the end point. Under the Croda della Madonna, turn left onto the 261 hiking trail, a historic mule track, up to Col Negro. This is still pedalable at the beginning, but "biobikers" soon reach their limits here. E-bikers can ride uphill to the transition to Rifugio Chiggiato. At the highest point of the tour, you are rewarded with an unbeatable panoramic view of the Dolomites. Monte Antelao is in direct view, as is the Piave Valley. The Rifugio then invites you to take a break, as do the gentle, cubed grassy areas for a rest.

The Sentiero 260 rides downhill to an altitude of 1100 meters above sea level. Here, bikers are served a crisp trail menu on difficulty level S2, occasionally upper S3, and a few exposed sections. The route then continues steadily downhill on valley paths through the Val d'Oten to Grea. From Grea, there is another trail finale at difficulty level S1/S2 down to the starting point of Calalzo di Cadore.

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