We're doing a family trip to these locations this year. Fly into venice then will goto Sardinia for a weekish end of May start of June then fly back to Venice and go north. Not sure what town we will stay in I've suggested Canazei but we maybe in Selva or Ortisei. We will be here I think 2nd week and part of the 3rd week in June.
Sardinia - is there riding even here? I looked up some stuff on google and trail forks and didn't really find all that much. Anyone ride here?
Canazei, Selva or Ortisei - I know about the EWS stuff and the bike park but it looks like the lifts dont open until June 14. Is there much stuff to pedal to around there or is it all lift access? I haven't seen much on the Selva or Ortisei is there much riding in this valley or is it mostly just on the other side?
Any recommendations would be grateful. Thanks
If your trip lines up with the lifts being open then the Sella Ronda ride out of Canazei is a great day out.
I've only passed through all these places briefly, but have spent a bit more time in Campitello di Fassa, about a km down the road from Canazei. Lots going on for all the family during the summer season. Not a massive ski town, but very nice. I think Ortesei might be a bit lower down and more of a town with lifts (correct me).
For the Dolomites area (Canazei/Selva/Ortisei) in early-mid June — if the trails are clear of snow, pretty much everything is rideable even with the lifts closed, as long as you’re happy to pedal the climbs. The Sella Ronda area and the Val Gardena/Val di Fassa trails are mostly natural trails that don’t depend on lift access. You’ll just need enough legs to earn your descents the old-school way. By the 2nd week of June snowpack is usually fine at trail level, but it’s worth checking local conditions closer to the date — some higher routes can hold snow late. Selva and Ortisei have good trail access directly from the villages, so either base works well.
Hi. I‘ve been in Sardinia a few times with family, surf board and bikes. There a really good places to ride and the community is growing. It depends how good your kids a riding. 1. F.e. Mt. Ortobene next to Nuoro is a great trail center where it‘s really easy to access all the trails. Great for kids, easy climb, not steep. Nice cafe at the top. 2. Parco di Porto in the west. Is also a trail center but more challenging. Steeper in general and more technical demanding. Really great view from to top and easy to find the trails, lots a sings. 3. Pixinamanna next to Chia! One of those secret places where you have to be once in a livetime!! It‘s like in a paradise/jungle! Rocky, demanding, flowy sometimes and the best view on earth! And the beach there is insane! Cheers
Thank you for the responses. I will look into these suggestions. I am a little bummed that the lifts arent opening earlier but at least I get to go. If anyone else has suggestions on places to go or towns to stay in I am all ears.
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