The best bike hotels in the Dolomites (South Tyrol/Alto Adige)

This is how you want to experience the Dolomites: waking up at the foot of the passes, having breakfast with a view of limestone-covered slopes, cycling out of the guarded bike room, and heading straight to Gardena or Campolongo. These are our favorite bases and hotels in the part of the Dolomites that falls under South Tyrol/Alto Adige/South Tyrol – with tips for both road and gravel bikes.

Why choose a BikeHotel?

A multi-star hotel is of course very nice, but a dedicated bike hotel is what our heart beats for. We therefore like to look for hotels that have been selected for their bike services: secure parking, work bench/tools, guides/route advice, and often wellness for recovery. That saves hassle and brings you extra cycling pleasure! That’s why we also look for hotels that qualify for our Cycling Destination Approved Certificate. In any case, we list the hotels in this part of the Dolomites. You can book with confidence here!

Where to stay? The best starting points

If you’re considering going to the Dolomites, you have many different base camps to choose from. A good base camp adds to the enjoyment of cycling and that’s what we’re all about. Here are some options.

Val Gardena (Selva / S. Cristina / Ortisei)

• Road bike: direct access to the Sella Ronda and classics like Passo Gardena and Passo Sella; perfect for altitude meters in compact loops.
• Gravel: alpine meadows, forest paths and old military trails above the valley; hotels and guides know the legal options and seasonal closures. suedtirol.info

Alta Badia (San Cassiano / La Villa / La Val)

• Road bike: take the Sella Ronda from the east; many combinations with Valparola/Falzarego are possible. The official route variant has approx. 50.7 km and 1,674 vertical meters (with classic start in Alta Badia).
• GravelAround Fanes–Senes–Braies you’ll find beautiful farm paths and irrigation canals; check local rules and weather. suedtirol.info

Kronplatz & Pustertal (Olang / Gais)

• Road bikeFurcia/Passo delle Erbe as a challenging day of cycling, or longer via Val Badia to the high passes.
• GravelNumerous valley routes and mountain paths: the Val Pusteria/Pustertal region offers long, traffic-free routes for relaxing rides or as recovery rides.

Val d’Ega (Nova Levante / Nova Ponente)

• Road bike: Passo Costalunga (Karerpass) and round trips under the massif of the Rosengarten; less crowded than the Sella. See below some photos of the Rosengarten. Very beautiful and perhaps unknown to many cycling enthusiasts.
• Gravel: forest roads and panoramic mountain roads with many elevation meters.

These are the hotels where you can go to sleep with peace of mind (Race bike & gravel)

Val Gardena

• Linder Cycling Hotel (Selva) – modern B&B formula, video-monitored bike room, guides and Sky Spa. Ideal if you want to start your trip early and have a long day ahead of you. Upon returning home, you can recover well. You can buy books at this bike hotel here.
• Piccolo Hotel (Selva) – there is a cycling community in the village, right in the middle of the village and close to the famous climbs. Book now your stay at Piccolo Hotel.
• Kedul Lodge (S. Cristina) – small-scale and completely focused on cyclists; a smart choice if you want personalized route advice. You book your cycling holiday here

Alta Badia

• Hotel Tofana (San Cassiano) – design hotel with a strong sports focus; a great place to spend a beautiful day on the Sella Ronda and to take a trip over the Passo Valparola/Passo Falzarego. You can buy books here
• Mountain Nature Hotel Störes (San Cassiano) – established name in Alta Badia with bike-friendly services and wellness. Here you can book that stay
• Hotel Pider (La Val) – known for detailed tour advice (road & gravel) and a host who is also a guide. What more could you want? Of course, this is where you start your cycling adventure. Check if there are any rooms still available. is via this link
• Hotel Melodia del Bosco – the gold standard when it comes to bike hotels in this region. Klaus takes care of everything here and you always have a pasta meal, there’s always space for your bike and he also knows the best routes. What could go wrong? Nothing, go!

Kronplatz & Pustertal

• Keil Alpine Hotel (Olang) – strong cycling focus; logical for a climb over the Furcia or the Fedaia pass with its covered paths or a block of training days. Do you want to sleep here? More info and books via this link
• Hotel Innerhofer (Gais) – exemplary BikeHotel with flair, routes right at your doorstep and a relaxed atmosphere after your bike ride.

Val d’Ega

• Erica Aktiv & Vitalhotel (Nova Ponente) – wellness + practical bike services; good access to Rosengarten/Latemar. Go quickly to the website of the hotel for your cycling adventure in the Val d’Ega.
• Steineggerhof (Collepietra) – a pioneer in the region, focused on sustainability and therefore specifically for cyclists. The hotel has staff with extensive knowledge of all the routes and how the seasonal conditions affect your ride or route. A great place to explore the region, therefore. More info? You’ll find that here, as well as the option to book.

Overizcht hotels in a map

Must-ride: Sella Ronda

When you think of the Dolomites, especially around Alta Badia, you think of the Sella Ronda. In winter you can ski here, but in summer this is the bike paradise. If there is a gateway to the bike heaven, it is on the Sella Ronda. Trust me, bro. It’s the four famous passes, with the world-famous views. If you start in Alta Badia, expect ~50 km and about 1,700 hm. Enter calmly via Campolongo, push on through Pordoi and Sella, then blast your way back via Gardena. Pro tip: Leave before 08:00 for a break on the climb. Want to know how? Then read our article Classic Rides. Or if you are going in the winter, check the Ella's experience.

Gravel ideas

• Val Gardena & Alta Badia: combine all types of roads, gravel paths and short single tracks. There are so many variations. But beware: gravel driving in the Alps is a different skill than in the Achterhoek. You will have to walk more often and pay attention when creating routes (for example in Komoot) or whether you can actually cycle there. Plus: the weather can change quickly at altitude, so ALWAYS bring enough clothing, even when the sun shines in the valley.
• Bonus: Are you up for a multi-day adventure? One of the most beautiful routes is the DOGA (abbreviation for Dolomiti–Garda). This is a varied road bike route that starts in the mountains and ends at Lake Garda; ideal as a finale after a climbing week. Dogagardatrentino.it

Useful booking checklist

We also describe this in our ‘Cycling Destination Approved’ checklist, but the points below are something you can take into account when booking a hotel for your cycling holiday. They may not all be present, but if you’re going to cycle, for example, or if you’ve noticed that the weather is getting bad in the afternoon, you’ll want to be able to have breakfast early, get advice on routes (and possibly shelter), but also that your cycling gear is washed in the evening and is ready for you the next day. Bikepacking adventure That is absolutely ideal!

• Secured, guarded bike-room + workbench/compressor.
• Laundry and dry cleaning service for the kit.
• Early sports breakfasts and flexible dining (useful for long drives).
• Route advice/guides and current GPX (road & gravel). Hotels often have their own routes and guides as well. Always check if you can get information.
• Wellness with a sauna/swimming pool for recovery. It’s a luxury, but when it’s there, you don’t want anything else.

You can find more bike hotels throughout Europe in 15 of the best luxury cycling hotels in Europe. You can read about the different certifications in Labels for bike hotels.