E-Bike: A beautiful tour of Mount Pelmo

If you enjoy spending a full day on your e-bike along dirt roads and trails winding through the mountains of Croda da Lago, Becco di Mezzodì, and finally around the majestic Monte Pelmo, this route is for you.

It’s a demanding tour that requires solid physical fitness and good e-bike handling skills. The route features constant ups and downs, passing through small rural villages nestled under the mountain slopes, where stopping for food and recharging batteries is almost a must.

 

The mountains that accompany you along the way are among the most impressive in the Dolomites: Monte Civetta, Antelao, Sorapis, and the ever-present Pelmo.

This loop covers about 3,000 meters of elevation gain, 68–69 kilometers, and requires roughly 6–7 hours to complete.

 

Technical details of the tour

Start and finish: Cortina d’Ampezzo

From Cortina, you climb towards Croda da Lago, continuing up to Forcella Ambrizzola (2,274 m).

From the pass, a narrow trail descends to Casera Prendera (this steep and rough section is best done by walking the bike).

A wide dirt road then leads to Rifugio Città di Fiume (1,918 m), and from there to Passo Staulanza (recommended stop for a coffee).

A short stretch on the main road brings you to Pala Favera, where you turn left towards the villages of Coi, Brusadaz, and Costa – ideal for a lunch break and battery recharge.

The route then climbs to Forcella Tamai, continues to Zoppè di Cadore, and reaches Rifugio Venezia (1,946 m), a truly breathtaking panoramic viewpoint.

From the hut, a steep and gravelly forest road descends to the hamlet of Serdes; from there you continue to San Vito di Cadore, then return to Cortina along the cycle path.

 

Practical information

Refreshment points: Rifugio Croda da Lago – Rifugio Città di Fiume – Rifugio Passo Staulanza – Rifugio Venezia

Total elevation gain/loss: 2,865 m

Route length: 69 km

Asphalted sections: only short stretches on the main road

Difficulty: demanding, with short uphill/downhill sections that must be done on foot

Phone coverage: good

Emergencies: in case of accident call 118

Recommended equipment: e-bike with high-capacity battery (e.g. 700 Wh)

 

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