Dolomites cycling routes: Val Rendena cycle path
At the foot of the Pale Mountains of Trentino there are many Dolomites cycling routes to discover. Under Dolomites of Brenta you find for example a 25 km itinerary allows visiting small villages, lakes, natural and cultural areas by bicycle: it's the Val Rendena Cycle Path, from the artificial lake of Ponte Pià up to Carisolo, in the heart of the valley.
From this basin, the itinerary reaches Tione following the river Sarca to then turn towards North, towards Madonna di Campiglio.
From the Lake of Ponte Pià to Tione by bicycle

Val Rendena by bicycle


- The lake of Ponte Pià and the river Sarca
- The Museum of the Malga in Caderzone to understand the life in the mountains
- The macabre dance frescoed by Simone II Baschenis on the small church in San Vigilio a Pinzolo
- The waterfalls in Val di Genova and of Nardis
- The Dolomiti of Brenta with the natural park and the beauty of Monti Pallidi
- How can I reach Tione di Trento? From mid June to mid September in the Province of Trento there is a bike shuttle service connecting the valleys. You can find more info at this page: campigliodolomiti.it. To come back to the starting point, from Pinzolo you can use the same coach or cycle downhill, or continue the trip to Campo Carlo Magno Pass and the Val di Sole cycle path.
- Is this itinerary signposted? The Val Rendena cycle path is signed and it's very difficult getting lost.
- Are there fountains or water sources in general? On this itinerary you can find many water sources especially in the villages.
- How are the roads on the Val Rendena cycle path? The itinerary is in good condition, being mainly on paved roads.
- Connected itineraries: you can continue the Val Rendena by bike until Campo Carlo Magno Pass to then go down to the Val Meledrio on the Val di Sole cycle path, from Tione you can reach the Valle del Chiese cycle path, while East you can reach Stenico and the Giudicarie Mountains of Comano.
- How much does it cost to sleep on the Val Rendena cycle path? Spending the night in Val Rendena might be very cheap during low season, while in July and August prices may rise a lot.
- Where can I sleep on the Val Rendena itinerary? The villages where you can stay in Val Rendena are Pinzolo and Tione di Trento with many alternatives like Bed and Breakfast and hotels. If you prefer a whole apartment, take a look at AirBnB.
- What can I eat on the Val Rendena cycle path? The typical food from Trentino is essentially poor but very tasty, rich in butter and cheese. Eating typical food in Val Rendena means trying polenta carbonera, canederli, Fida cui capùs, fragulòc pie and cold cuts like garlic salami. Don't miss out cheese like Spressa from the Giudicarie.
- Where can I eat along the Val Rendena itinerary? On this itinerary try one of the many Agriturismo like the Casa al Campo or the Agriturismo la Trisa, producing their own yogurt and bio dairy products!)
- Visit Trentino: with many info about Trentino
- Campigliodolomiti.it: Val Rendena, Dolomiti and Madonna di Campiglio web portal
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Francesco G
ITA - Ho 33 anni e sono piemontese, anche se da qualche anno vivo e lavoro in Lombardia. Dopo un inizio da totale inesperto in questo campo, mi sono avvicinato al mondo dei cicloviaggi e della bicicletta sempre più. Oggi posso definirmi "cicloviaggiatore", e assieme all'altra mia passione - il videomaking - non mi fermerei mai! Cyclo ergo sum, pedalo quindi sono, per cercare di capire perché andare in bici sia così bello, terapeutico, ricco... E ogni volta che provo a capirlo, non ce la faccio, e sono costretto a ripartire sui pedali!
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