First of all: Dolomiti Paganella Bike, in Trentino, is one of the most spectacular Bike Resorts in Europe! How you can not plan a bike holiday here?
Whether it’s your first gravity experience or if you have never visited us, we suggest you to have a look at this easy guide.
It takes two minutes, it deserves it!
In Dolomiti Paganella Bike we have 3 Bike Park areas:
Fai della Paganella, gravity "technical trails" and one of the best flow trail
Molveno, panoramic and easiest flow trails
Andalo challenging flow trails
You need the right skill and right equipment:
Bike Parks are connected each other by single trails "shared" (with trekkers) and suited for trail, allmountain and enduro bikes. Don't forget we have also two Epic Enduro trails: Lake2Lake and Bear Trails.
On the Dolomiti Paganella Bike trails we recommend two kinds of bikes, depending on what you’re going to do.
We dissuade you to use HardTrail/XC bikes on the trails of Dolomiti Paganella Bike, because they are intended for pedaling, not for riding down.
In the Bike Park zones on gravity trails.
DH – mtb freeride bikes are strong, with efficient disc brakes, 180mm/200 mm suspensions, and are intended to ride safe on the trails. These bikes are not suitable for riding on the singletrails.
The right bikes for the shared areas, where trails are shared with hikers and other users.
All Mountain – Enduro bikes are adaptable, you can pedal upwards too and have a lot of fun on your way down on the trails of Dolomiti Paganella Bike.
In Trentino there is no restriction for using Hybrid and E-Bikes on the trails, but in Dolomiti Paganella we mostly use DH or Enduro bikes, therefore suitable for descents. You can rent e-bikes in many bike shops of the area.
We dissuade you to use HardTrail/XC bikes on the trails of Dolomiti Paganella Bike, because they are intended for pedaling, not for riding down.
Tips&tricks from our guides DPB ACADEMY: find out the trail progression, our rules and how to ride in the correct way.
Patrols operate on the 3 Bike Zones during the main bike season. They assist, educate and inform bikers on responsible mountain biking in the areas. Look for them if you need any suggestion about trails, itineraries, other bikes related service or if you just need some help.
Know your equipment, your ability and the area in which you are riding and prepare accordingly. Strive to be self-sufficient: keep your equipment in good repair and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather or other conditions. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear.
Do your utmost to let your fellow trail users know you're coming — a friendly greeting or bell ring are good methods. Try to anticipate other trail users as you ride around corners. Bicyclists should yield to other non-motorized trail users, unless the trail is clearly signed for bike-only travel. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to ones headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic. In general, strive to make each pass a safe and courteous one.
Animals are easily startled by an unannounced approach, a sudden movement or a loud noise. Give animals enough room and time to adjust to you. When passing horses, use special care and follow directions from the horseback riders (ask if uncertain). Running cattle and disturbing wildlife are serious offenses.
Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones. When the trail is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Don't cut switchbacks. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in.
Inattention for even a moment could put yourself and others at risk. Obey all bicycle speed regulations and recommendations and ride within your limits.
Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal wilderness.
Mountain Biking and gravity sport activities such as downhill, freeride and enduro involve elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help to reduce. Please, READ CAREFULLY and adhere to the responsibility code and share a safe experience with others.
Singletrails are trails shared with other people, who have to take precedence.
Respect other users - slow down and communicate when passing
Respect the land and the wildlife - leave no trace
Respect trail rules - be responsible
The right clothing can reduce any possible conflict; for hikers is really more pleasant to meet a biker smiling and wearing an open-face helmet instead of a biker with a full face-helmet and hiding his face.
Plan your MTB holiday in Trentino step by step, checking the Dolomiti Paganella bike zones on the maps and on the cycling APPS, choose your tours and trails and discover Dolomiti Paganella Bike!
You are now ready to explore our three Bike Zones; you can check the lift- and trail status for every lift and every trail, not only for today, but also for the whole season.
Trails and lifts
Dolomiti Paganella Bike
◊ Amazing bike experience tours in Italy ◊
38010 Andalo (TN)
Tel +39 342 7082095
info@dolomitipaganellabike.com
