A slow journey into the heart of the Dolomites
For those who love to ride, the Dolomites offer something rare: not just climbs and descents through stunning scenery, but a path that feels like an experience—not a performance.
The Dolomites Cycle Path, nearly 50 kilometers long, stretches from Calalzo to Dobbiaco, winding through forests, old railway stations, historic tunnels, and legendary peaks. It’s the perfect route for those who seek rhythm and breath—without giving up the satisfying fatigue and the sense of freedom only a bike can offer.
It’s not a race. It’s a discovery. Cycling through the Dolomites is a conscious choice to travel light, with time slowing down at every curve. A call to amateur cyclists, occasional riders, and green lovers looking for a different way to experience the mountains: closer, quieter, more real.
The Dolomites cycle path: 47 km of wonder
Also known as the Lunga Via delle Dolomiti, the Dolomites Cycle Path is one of the most scenic bike trails in Europe. Immersed in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, the trail runs for about 47.5 km, connecting Calalzo di Cadore to Cimabanche – Dobbiaco, crossing two provinces (Belluno and Bolzano), and skimming the base of iconic peaks like Antelao, Pelmo, Tofane, Cinque Torri, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Built mostly along the former route of the Dolomites railway, the path alternates between paved and gravel sections, with an average gradient of just 1.3%, and includes areas completely closed to motor traffic.
It’s an accessible yet never boring route—ideal for those who love to ride steadily, without pressure, fully immersed in a landscape that changes at every turn: dense woods, open meadows, small streams, old tunnels, and iron bridges.
To make the journey even easier (and more sustainable), the Dolomiti TrenoBus service lets you bring your bike onboard, whether you’re heading out from Calalzo or returning at the end of your ride.
The Boite Valley: the quiet heart of the route
Among all the segments of the Dolomites Cycle Path, the stretch that runs through the Boite Valley is among the most enchanting.
Here, the trail winds through well-lit historic tunnels, passes old train stations, and opens up into wide clearings from which you can admire majestic peaks like Pelmo and Antelao—true symbols of the valley. The ride through Borca di Cadore is one of those moments that stay with you: the landscape opens, the forest breathes, and your own breath changes pace.
This is where you’ll find Hotel Boite, nestled within a unique setting—the ENI Village, designed by architect Edoardo Gellner, in the heart of 120 hectares of nature and rationalist architecture.
It’s the perfect base for cyclists: easy to reach, with direct access to the trail and spaces designed for rest, silence, and beauty. After your ride, unwind in the Gellner Lounge, enjoy a dinner at Restaurant 942, or simply watch the mountains from the large windows in your room.
If you’re looking for a cycling holiday that balances sport and wellness, this is where you’ll find a rare harmony between nature, design, and hospitality.
Rhythm, breath, and silence: a new kind of wellbeing
Cycling through the Dolomites isn’t just a journey forward—it’s a journey inward. Into the landscape, into time, into yourself.
Every pedal stroke is a mindful act. Every curve invites you to slow down. Every pause is a chance to listen to the silence that lives in these mountains.
Cycling through the Dolomites isn’t a challenge. It’s a way of being present.
And in the Boite Valley, where the mountains breathe at their own pace, you’ll find the space you need to let go.
Start here. Ride, explore, slow down. Hotel Boite is waiting. In style.