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THE GREATEST TRAIL OF THE WORLD

 
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The greatest trail of the World – MTB Action 1995

In 1995 this tour won the title of “The greatest trail of the World” organized by the American magazine Mountain Bike Action. We propose the original full version in three days, without or with the use of helps, like cable-cars or bike shuttle.

Tour description

The greatest trail of the WorldMany years passed since the definition of “The greatest trail of the world“. Bicycles are different, i.e. now they are full suspended and not rigid, brakes don’t “squeeze” the rims, steel is considered vintage, however mountain bikers are moved by the same will to explore and to visit the Dolomites and to travel long distance riding their beloved bicycles.

Three days riding in the mountains, eating and sleeping in mountain huts and to wonder at every corner; each ascent will require to puff, a little bit of sweat and, maybe, some maledictions; each fountain will be used to replenish the bottle; each picture is an excuse to stop and admire the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Dolomites (and to rest a little).
The mountain huts are comfortable, breakfasts and dinners are gargantuan, superb landscapes, what else to ask for two nights out?

Check your bicycle, oil the chain, pump the tires and you will be ready to join to us to live this marvellous experience: The greatest trail of the World!

Tour details

WHEN – Summer and Autumn – mountain hut and cable-car are opened from mid June to the end of September.
WHY

  • UNESCO World heritage Site for geology and landscape – system 1 and 5
  • Landscape
  • History
  • WW1

HOW – Check the mountain equipment page.

By fair means (cit. Mummery 1880)

LEVELOO ONLY THE BRAVE
3 DAYS
100 KILOMETRES
+5000 m GAIN ELEVATION UP
-5000 m GAIN ELEVATION DOWN

Using cable-cars & bike shuttles

LEVELOO CHALLENGING
3 DAYS
80 KILOMETRES
+3000 m GAIN ELEVATION UP
-5300 m GAIN ELEVATION DOWN