Following the route of the old Dolomite railway, built during the First World War and decommissioned in 1964, you can still encounter the original stations, tunnels and bridges, witnesses of various historical events, starting with the wars and the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina. Stopping in S. Vito di Cadore at the Ethnographic Museum located inside the old railway station, it is possible to visit the model of the famous ‘little blue train of the Dolomites’ in perfect working order, complete with switches and tunnel.

Completely closed to traffic, asphalted, with constant and easily tackled gradients, the cycle path meanders through the most evocative villages of Cadore: the starting or finishing point, depending on the gradient chosen, is Calalzo di Cadore, then on to Pieve, Valle, Vodo, Borca and San Vito di Cadore. You can then continue to Cortina, Cimabanche, Dobbiaco and, if you wish, go as far as Lienz (Austria).

An itinerary that allows you to appreciate majestic views and small mountain villages, where life still flows slowly and undisturbed. The route has a slight incline if you take it from San Vito in the direction of Valle. (average gradient 1.2 %). Cycling in the Dolomites is a unique experience to discover the architectural beauty, traditions and flavours of places rich in history and timeless legends.

In addition to the many natural beauties, you can admire some architectural gems, such as the late Gothic churches with ancient frescoes, the Church of Difesa in San Vito, the Church of San Giovanni in Vodo, Casa Costantini in Valle, or the parish church in Borca. Pieve di Cadore is the ‘historical capital’ of this land where the great painter Titian Vecellio was born in 1477, whose house can be visited. Pieve is also the seat of the Magnifica Comunità di Cadore, a historical institution and symbol of the ancient federal union formed in the 14th century. Here you can also visit the Museo dell’Occhiale (Museum of Eyewear), set up not by chance in the home of eyewear.