Sellaronda MTB Tour – the legendary mountain bike loop around the Sella Massif

🚵 🌄 Here's what awaits you:

The Sellaronda MTB Tour is one of the most famous mountain biking experiences in the Alps and takes you all the way around the impressive Sella massif. The route connects the Dolomite valleys of Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Arabba, and Val di Fassa and runs through the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. You can look forward to spectacular mountain panoramas, flowing singletrack trails, technical descents, rustic alpine huts, and varied forest trails. With the support of the mountain railways, the tour becomes an extraordinary biking experience in a high-alpine setting. Unlike the Sellaronda Bike Day, this is not a one-time event but a permanently signposted MTB loop for the summer season.

📏 Key details:

Circular tour around the Sella Group

Numerous specially designed MTB single trails

Use of up to 14 mountain railways

24 information points and guides

20 e-bike charging stations

Can be ridden in both directions

🚵 Who is it suitable for?

The Sellaronda MTB Tour is ideal for:

advanced mountain bikers

e-mountain bikers

fit recreational riders with mountain experience

The tour is less suitable for absolute beginners, as some trail sections and descents require good riding technique and confident bike control.

🔄 Variations:

🟠 Clockwise: the classic and most popular route with many flowing trail sections

🟢 Counterclockwise: slightly more challenging and, in some parts, with limited lift access—best done with a guide

📅 2026 Season

Opening: June 13, 2026

End of season: September 27, 2026

💡 Our tip:

If you’re riding the Sellaronda MTB Tour for the first time, it’s best to plan a full day and start as early as possible. Corvara in Alta Badia and Wolkenstein in Val Gardena are particularly popular starting points. Many guests opt for an e-MTB or book a guide to explore the most beautiful trail options in a relaxed and safe manner.

🚗 Directions from Mountain Lodge Margit:

The most convenient way to reach the Sellaronda MTB Tour from Mountain Lodge Margit is via the Gadertal Valley.

To Corvara: approx. 1 hour drive

To Wolkenstein in Val Gardena: approx. 1 hour 10 minutes drive

🎟️ Lift Tickets & Mountain Railways:

For the Sellaronda MTB Tour, many ascents are easily covered using the mountain railways. Numerous lift systems tailored to mountain bikers are available along the route. We recommend using a Dolomiti Supersummer Bike Pass or a special Sellaronda MTB ticket. Depending on your plans, there are one-day and multi-day passes available; you can find the current prices and ticket options online at: www.dolomitisupersummer.com.

🏆 Extra Tip for Bike Fans

The region is also home to the famous Südtirol Dolomites HERO, one of the toughest mountain bike marathons in the world. On the so-called HERO Trails, you can explore numerous sections of the race course and experience them alongside local guides.Experience the ultimate mountain biking adventure with the Sellaronda MTB! This exciting tour takes you through the fascinating mountain world of the Dolomites, past majestic peaks and through picturesque valleys. With the help of the ski lifts, you’ll conquer the elevation gain effortlessly and can focus entirely on the spectacular trails and views. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a nature lover, the Sellaronda MTB offers an experience that will make your biker’s heart race.