Hi everyone,
I recently rode a two-day bikepacking loop around Cima d’Asta – Lagorai, near the Dolomites, in August.
I discovered the route via Bikepacking.com and this is my track: Cima d’Asta Loop.
The loop is ~90 km with roughly 2700m of climbing, a mix of paved roads, gravel, and some singletrack. The highest point is the 5 Croci Pass (~2,070 m), offering sweeping views of the surrounding peaks.
We set off in the afternoon, fully loaded with bikes and gear. The first sections are rolling valley roads, gradually giving way to climbing through spruce and larch forests. Along the way, we stopped at Malga Conseria for a beer.
The highlight of the ride was reaching Bivacco Malga Val Cion, a rustic shelter attached to a shepherd’s house, where we spent the night. Sheep and horses grazed freely in the surrounding meadows.
The following day, we tackled more climbing toward Brocon Pass, followed by a long, flowing descent on gravel and singletrack.
We were riding a Surly Ghost Grappler and a Surly Karate Monkey.
Cheers
by L18C