IL CAMMINO RETICO BIKE

What is the Cammino Retico Bike?

The Cammino Retico Bike route is designed  for slow tourism away from crowded  routes off the beaten track for bikers  with good physical and technical skills. It is a combination of history, exercise and culture.

To whom is the Retico Bike Trail dedicated?

The Rhaetian Way Bike route is dedicated to enthusiasts of slow tourism away from the main routes of communication in possession of good physical and technical skills in bike riding.

What type of roads do you encounter on the route?

About half of the route is  on secondary asphalt roads away from traffic while the remaining half is a combination of gravel  and cycle paths  set in a mountain environment.

Is the route accessible to anyone? Is it suitable for families?

The route has challenging sections both physically and technically. You should be a fit and experienced biker on technical terrain.  

Not suitable for poorly trained family groups.

What type of bike can you ride with?

Given the type of roads that will be tackled, the route is more suitable for mountain bikes and e-bikes, it is also feasible with Gravel type bikes equipped with adequate tires (minimum 38 mm) and a  gear ratio for climbing steep sections.

What are the best times to undertake the journey?

Careful consideration must be given to when you undertake the journey.

We do not recommend winter because there is a risk of finding icy roads and snow.

Spring sees the awakening of nature, the thaw offers longer days with sunrises and cold sunsets with exceptional colours. 

Some paths may have been washed out due to winter rainfall.

Summer is the best but the busiest period and you will be sharing the path with hikers.

Autumn is dominated by yellow, orange  colours, the days still have pleasant temperatures and often the weather offers clear days.

Generally, the recommended period for tackling the journey is from the beginning of March until the end of October except for extreme adverse weather events.

How many stages are planned to travel the Cammino?

The Cammino has been designed  as a 7 day route taking into account the difference in altitude rather than the distances .  Surely, well-trained cyclists will be able to complete the route in three or four days but we invite you to plan the route calmly,letting yourself be carried away by the history, beauty and art of these territories for a little longer.

Are there charging stations for E-Bikes along the route?

 You will find an affiliated private hosting resort at the end of each stage (designed  between 1000 – 1200 metres height) where you can charge your batteries. 

Alternatively, public charging stations are listed below. 

Remember also  to get a stamp at the end of each stage:

Pedavena

• Start Point: c/o Birreria Pedavena Viale Vittorio Veneto 76 , Pedavena 32034 (Belluno) from Tuesday to Sunday from 9,00 to 19,00.
•  E-bike Rental: Pedavena Bike Rent Viale Vittorio Veneto 46, 32034 Pedavena (Belluno) – Mobile 3491144501 – Click for the prices

Aune

Lamon

Tesino plateau

• E-bike and charging stations c/o Giardini Via Dante 3 and P.za San Giorgio

Arsiè

• Start Point: Every day from 01 April to 30 September from 8.00 to 7.00 pm, from 01 October to 31 March by appointment telephone c/o:
  • Hotel Parigi, via San Cassiano 9, 32030 Arsiè, Belluno – Telephone +39 0439 5852 – Mobile +39 348 2513638 WhatsApp (Barbara), e-bike rental available
  • Pizzeria at Lake Arsiè via Campagna 14, 32030 Arsiè, Belluno – Telephone +39 0439 1910476 – Mobile +39 346 000258 WhatsApp (Nicholas), e-bike rental available (e-bike public charging stations c/o P.za G. Marconi)

Feltre 

Cesiomaggiore