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Gravel Tour - Viezzena Tour

Predazzo

Category

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

5:10

in hours

Distance

51.2

in km

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Description Details Turn-by-turn directions How to get there Equipment

The spruce forests, the suspension bridge, a long but steady climb through the pastures of Alpe di Lusia to reach the pass of the same name and then down to Moena, the fairy of the Dolomites.

From Predazzo we start the ride along the banks of the Travignolo torrent. After passing the climbing crags, we reach the suspension bridge and then the banks of the Fortebuso dam. From Paneveggio begins the climb with comfortable hairpin bends that leads to the Malga Bocche (a short diversions must be made to reach it). The road then leads to Passo Lusia where the descent towards Moena begins, first on a dirt road and then on asphalt. From Moena the convenient cycle path leads back to the starting point.

Gravel bike in Canvere

Gravel bike Passo Lusia

Predazzo at dusk

The suspension bridge

Fortebuso Reservoir

Paneveggio and Palagruppe

Panorama of the Pale di San Martino from Malga Bocche

Mountain huts Canvere

Lagoraikette, view from Passo Lusia

Moena - ©Archivio APT Val di Fassa

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Further information and useful links

INFORMATION

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

Tags

Scenic
Round trip
Refreshment stops available

Route data

Difficult

Distance

51,2 km

Duration

5 h 10 min

Ascent

1.371 m

Decent

1.371 m

Technical skills

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

2.053 m

Lowest point

1.002 m

Suggestions

The diversion to Malga Bocche takes you to one of the most iconic scenic spots in the valley.

Safety guidelines

IMPORTANT

Along all routes, always pay attention to other people and vehicles coming from both directions. MTB routes are not for bikers only. After windstorm Vaia in October 2018, forest roads are used also by heavy vehicles to transport wood. When riding on streets, bikers have to respect the traffic code just like drivers.

BIKER’S CODE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Plan your ride
Share the trail with other users
Yield right of way to hikers
Let your speed be determined by your experience
Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect
Cycle only on authorized and open trails
Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further
Respect nature, plants, animals and the trail
Do not frighten animals
Take your rubbish home with you
Respect public and private property
Always be selfsufficient
Do not cycle solo in remote areas
Take back home only good pics

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET !

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Starting point

Predazzo

Directions

From Predazzo, following the course of the Travignolo stream, we first reach Sottosassa with its climbing crags and then cross the suspension bridge. Moving into the forest, we reach the Fortebuso dam and pedal along the shores of this placid lake to then continue on to Paneveggio. A short stretch on asphalt leads to the forest road that, with a succession of hairpin bends, climbs towards Alpe di Lusia. We suggest taking the short diversions (marked on the map) to reach Malga Bocche, an enchanting place with an exceptional panorama of the Pale di San Martino. Turning back for a short distance along the route we have just taken, we then continue along an easy dirt road between beautiful wooden huts until we reach the Lusia Pass. Continue downhill first on a dirt road and then on asphalt until reaching the village of Moena. After crossing the village, take the convenient cycle path back to Predazzo.

We recommend downloading the gpx track of the route and following it on your smartphone.

public transportation

Predazzo can be reached by the Trentino Trasporti public transport system

How to get there

Predazzo is on the main road SS48

Where to park

Large car park at the starting point of the route

What do I need to bring on my bike tour?

An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
Waterproof / Windproof jacket.
A spare top / spare socks. (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold)
Suncream
Sunglasses
Bike gloves/mitts
Map or GPS device
Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
First aid kit

It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.

Emergency telephone number 112

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