Downhill mountain biking in the Dolomites
Are you coming to the Dolomites for downhill mountain biking? Molveno is an excellent base and starting point for your adventures! Downhill cycling is a very cool activity for true daredevils. You descend from a great height, facing challenging obstacles such as rocks, channels and trees. You do not have to cycle uphill to start a downhill tour. With the help of a (bike) lift you ascend to the starting point of the downhill route.
Dolomiti Paganella Bike Park
The Brenta Dolomites are reknown for it’s beautiful downhill MTB routes and technical descents. Be sure to visit the Dolomiti Paganella Bike Park. This park consists of the three areas Molveno, Andalo and Fai della Paganella, which are connected by different cycling routes.
In Molveno you can enjoy the most beautiful routes with panoramic views. The newest cycling zone is located in Molveno, where you have to conquer all kinds of obstacles such as bumps and parabolic curves. The most technical routes and descents can be found in Fai della Paganella and Andalo.
The Dolomiti Paganella Bike is the absolute specialist in the field of mountain bike, freeride and downhill mtb in the Dolomites. In addition to the specially landscaped areas for downhill and freeride, you can use (bike) lifts, cable cars, MTB routes, route maps and shuttle services.
You can bring your own mountain bike, but you can also rent a special downhill bike on site. This is a heavier bike that is especially suitable for descending. Protection equipment for your elbows and knees, as well as a helmet is for rent at the bike shop.
If you have little or no experience with downhill mtb, we recommend you to descend the trail with an experienced guide. You will get useful tips along the way about the correct techniques and easiest way to descend and ofcourse interesting facts about the surroundings.
A relaxed finish at Hotel Lory
Upon return from a day of downhill mtb in the Dolomites, we welcome you back to our hotel. You can store your bike in the bikeroom where there is facility to wash it. If desired, you can have your cycling wear washed, so the next day you can venture off in fresh clothes. You can conclude your day on our terrace or in our bar area and evaluate the day with likeminded cyclists.