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Gravel Tour - Latemar and Lake Carezza

Predazzo, Panchià, Ziano di Fiemme, Tesero

Category

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

6:25

in hours

Distance

57.2

in km

Suggested period

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The most classic among the bike routes in Val di Fiemme. A circular itinerary around the Latemar massif with a stop at the enchanting Lake Carezza.

A must, an icon, definitely one of the top 10 gravel routes in the Dolomites. Unmistakable landscapes follow one after another with every pedal stroke. The Dolomites of Latemar, Catinaccio, Sciliar, Corno Bianco, and the Pale di San Martino. The intense colors of Lake Carezza, a blue pearl embraced by the green of fir trees reflected in its calm waters.

Gravel bike Lake Carezza

J. Fuller, APT Fiemme Cembra

Cycling under the Latemar

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Predazzo at dusk

A. Campanile, APT Fiemme Cembra

Moena - ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

Pierpaolo Boso, APT Val di Fassa

Moena - ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

Pierpaolo Boso, APT Val di Fassa

By mountain bike from Moena up to the Karerpass.

Tappeiner AG

Passo Costalunga-Carezza - ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

Pierpaolo Boso, APT Val di Fassa

Passo Carezza/Costalunga - Catinaccio ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

C.C. Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa, APT Val di Fassa

Lake Carezza

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Passo Costalunga - Catinaccio Rosengarten ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

C.C. Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa, APT Val di Fassa

Lake Carezza

J. Fuller, APT Fiemme Cembra

Towards Karerpass

Eggental Tourismus_Jens Staudt, Dolomites region Seiser Alm

Karer Lake

StorytellerLabs_Eggental Tourismus, Eggental – Val d’Ega

Eye to the Dolomites at the Reiterjoch in Obereggen

Harald Wisthaler, Eggental Tourismus Genossenschaft

Cycling to the Passo Pampeago

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Lake Carezza

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Lake Carezza

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Pedaling to Passo Pampeago

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

Lake Carezza

E. Pellegrini – A. Valsecchi, APT Fiemme Cembra

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Further information and useful links

APT Fiemme Cembra - Tel. +39 0462 241111 - info@visitfiemme.it - www.visitfiemme.it

Tags

Scenic
Geological highlights
Insider tip
Round trip
Refreshment stops available

Route data

Difficult

Distance

57,2 km

Duration

6 h 25 min

Ascent

1.616 m

Decent

1.607 m

Technical skills

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

2.004 m

Lowest point

953 m

Suggestions

Numerous refreshment points along the route

Safety guidelines

IMPORTANT

Traffic on all routes is two-way; always pay attention to passing vehicles and the presence of people. The routes are not exclusively for bicycles. Following the Vaia storm (October 2018), forest roads are used by heavy vehicles for timber work and transport.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUSTAINABLE BIKING

Plan your outing
Always give way to hikers on foot
Respect traffic signs, stop at traffic lights, and do not ride against traffic
Never leave marked routes, do not ride on closed trails
Respect nature, the trail, plants, and animals
Do not litter
Respect public and private property
Do not travel alone in isolated areas

ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!

The information contained in this sheet is subject to unavoidable changes; therefore, no indication has absolute value. It is not possible to completely avoid inaccuracies or errors considering the rapidity of environmental or meteorological changes that may occur. For this reason, we disclaim any responsibility for changes experienced by the user. It is recommended, however, to check the condition of the places and environmental or weather conditions before going on an excursion.

The passability of routes in a mountain environment is strictly linked to contingent conditions and thus depends on natural phenomena, environmental changes, and weather conditions. Therefore, the information contained in this sheet may have changed. Before leaving, inquire about the trail status by contacting valley tourist offices.

Starting point

Predazzo

Directions

Starting from the center of Predazzo, warm up by cycling on the bike path towards Moena. From here, you ascend on the dirt road until you reach Passo Costalunga. The view of the imposing cliffs rewards the climb's elevation gain. From the pass, descend towards Lake Carezza, and once you have bypassed it, continue on an almost flat forest road to Bewallerhof. From here, a path also suitable for bicycles leads to Obereggen and subsequently to Passo Pampeago, the highest point of the entire route. From here begins a long descent, partly on asphalt and then on dirt, following the signs for MTB route 928. Upon reaching Stava, continue the descent on asphalt and then take another dirt road that leads to Panchià and Ziano di Fiemme. A final climb on the foothills of Mount Pizancae brings you back to the starting point. For those in a hurry at Ziano di Fiemme, we recommend reaching Predazzo directly via the SS48 state road.

It is recommended to download the gpx track of the route and follow it on your smartphone.

public transportation

Predazzo is reachable by public transport from Trentino Trasporti

How to get there

Predazzo is located on the SS48 Dolomites state road

Where to park

Numerous parking spots near the sports field and biolake, or at the bus station.

What to bring with you during a bike excursion?

adequate water supply based on your needs (consider temperature, availability of refills, duration of the route)
snacks (for example, dried fruit or bars)
windproof and rainproof jacket
spare jersey and socks
sunscreen
sunglasses
bike gloves
map or GPS device
first aid kit
bike repair kit to fix mechanical issues

Always let someone know your destination and how long you plan to be gone.

The emergency number is 112

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