Here is a selection of the best tours!

13 km - 1 ½ hrs - 400m altitude difference
Some technically demanding sections and short, but still arduous climbs mean this relatively short tour makes for a thrilling experience.

Leave from Monte Pana and follow only Trail 30a as far as Saltria (1,675m). Complete the circuit by taking the Saltria-Monte Pana forest track (Trail No. 30) on the return journey.

17 km - 2½ hrs – 600m altitude difference
Magnificent panoramic views. Apart from the descent from the Zallinger to Monte Pana, where good cycle control is required, this tour is classed as technically simple, but in terms of fitness it is quite demanding.

Leave from Monte Pana and follow the forest track (Trail 30 with gravel surface) as far as Saltria (1,675m). When you arrive here, take the road to the Almgasthof Tirler (1,741m). Now begins the arduous 3km-long climb on gravel to the Zallinger mountain hut (2,037m). Approx. 500m after the Zallinger hut, turn left to Monte Pana. This is the truly pleasurable part of this tour: a 6km-long descent straight down through the "Bosch dai Bues" to Monte Pana.

34 km - 3½ hrs – 900m to 1000m altitude difference
Technically no problem, but good fitness level required. Magnificent panoramic views.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then turn left and the follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far as the tiny village of Soplas. In Soplas cycle along a section of the federal highway and then take the first turning on the left. After the bridge go right, continue alongside the Grödner stream, until you reach the Jender valley turning on the left. You will now be well warmed up and ready for the climb through the ruggedly picturesque Jender valley to Saltria (1,657m) passing a number of traditional farmsteads. There now follows an impressive crossing of the Seiser Alm with some stunning picture-book panoramic views. Initially this route runs on asphalt as far as Kompatsch (1,835m) but then continues along well-laid tracks passing the Hotel Panorama and Hotel Goldknopf as far as the Mahlknechthütte (2,054m). From here there is a leisurely downhill as far as the Tirler/Zallinger junction. If by this stage anyone still feels the need for more uphill work but would enjoy the reward of a speedy downhill, then they could choose a "detour" via the Zallingerhütte (2,037m) If you prefer to end the tour with an easier run-in, continue on to Saltria, passing the Almgasthof Tirler, and then from there return to Monte Pana.

25 km - 2½ hrs – 700m altitude difference
This tour requires a good level of fitness and also some technical skill.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then bear left and follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far the tiny village of Soplas. Cross the main road here, then take the side road off to the right through Soplas and then keep pedalling, following the signs to the right up to St Jakob (1,560m), a pretty hamlet above St Ulrich. Admire the panorama from St Jakob over the Langkofels. This is probably the best place to view this impressive range. From here follow signs to the idyllically located St Jakob woodland chapel, with frescoes dating from the 13th century. At the chapel take the panoramic route off to the right towards St Christina. After about 3km forest trail turn left down to Praulëta. Here you join the asphalt road to Plesdinaz. In Plesdinaz head down towards the village centre. At the bridge by the Hotel Kristiania carry straight on to Wolkenstein (Ital. = Selva Gardena). Just after the Hotel Alpenroyal, turn into the cycleway and follow this to the centre of Wolkenstein. At the Hotel Oswald turn right, cycle along the asphalt road to La Selva and from there via a woodland trail via Ciaslat to Prënsa, where the track meets the road to Monte Pana.

22 km - 2½ hrs - 500 altitude difference
For nature lovers, but also for keen bikers who might occasionally fancy something less strenuous.

First of all take the Monte Pana – St Christina road to the first bend near Prënsa, from here turn right along a waymarked footpath via Ciaslat (part of the famous Sasslong World Cup Downhill) and La Sëlva to the centre of Wolkenstein (Ital. = Selva Gardena). At the Hotel Oswald cross the main road and take the turning off to the parish church. From here turn left along Puezstrasse and then to the right up Cirstrasse. The trail starts to the left of Garni Mezdì. After approx. 1 km, it joins Dantercëpiesstrasse. Follow this as far as the "Langental" sign. This trails winds its way, gently but steadily, for approx. 3km through the Puez-Geisler Nature Park and into the heart of some incredible mountain scenery, comprising the Stevia and Chedul range, as far as the "Pra di Ri" meadow at the end of valley (1,850m). Follow the same route back.
Cultural note: If at the entrance to the valley you look up at the Stevia rock wall, you will see the 13th-century Wolkenstein castle ruin, perched at 1,600m like an eagle's nest.

26 km - 3½ hours – 1,100 altitude difference
Good level of fitness and technical skill essential.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then turn left and the follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far the tiny village of Soplas. In Soplas cycle along a section of the federal highway and then take the first turning on the left. After the bridge go right, continue alongside the Grödner stream as far as St Ulrich. In St Ulrich take the main road as far as the roundabout after the tunnel, turn off to the right here, cycle up the road as far as the parish church, and then follow signs to Raschötz. Now the road winds its way steeply uphill (average 10% gradient) initially on asphalt, then on gravel as far as the Raschötz chair lift mountain station (2,010m). Pass below the mountain station and after approx. 300m you will reach a mountain hut, from where you ascend on the left towards the Brogleshütte. The path initially leads briefly downhill and then steadily uphill as far as the Brogleshütte (2,050m). Just before the Brogleshütte there is a very tough section with large, coarse rocks. Just before the Brogleshütte turn off to the right onto the trail towards the Panascharte. After approx. 50m turn right again towards St Ulrich/Seceda (mid-station), after some pushing you will arrive at the Broglesattel (2,119m). From here a trial track runs downhill as far as a junction with a forest trail, from where you should carry straight on along Trail No. 3 towards St Ulrich. When you reach Gran Puent, you will find near a cluster of houses an asphalt road, which you should follow for approx. 50m as far as a left-hand gravel track towards the Annatal (Ital. = Val d'Anna). Follow the gravel track down towards the valley alongside the stream until after approx. 1.4km you come to an asphalt road, which will bring you back to the centre of St Ulrich. To get from St Ulrich back to St Christina/Monte Pana, take the same route you took earlier or else choose one of the alternative routes, about which we will be happy to advise you at the hotel.

25 km - 2½ hrs – 860m altitude difference
Because of the 25% gradients, this is a very demanding tour requiring a very high level of fitness.

Leave Monte Pana for St Christina. At the junction with the Hotel Post turn right into the main street towards Wolkenstein (Ital. = Selva Gardena). Continue as far as Dossesplatz and then follow signs to the left up to "Col Raiser". From the Col Raiser gondola lift valley station some parts up to the Regensburgerhütte are very steep (up to 25%). Turn left here to the Almgasthof Col Raiser (2,107m). Then follow the gravel track as far as the Fermedahütte (2,075m). Now pass the Cucahütte (2,020 m) and then the Gamsbluthütte (1,954 m) as you return to St. Christina. You now have the steep, 2-km long climb back to Monte Pana ahead of you.

32 km - 4 hrs – 1,200m altitude difference
Look up at the Seceda, St Ulrich's house mountain, and you will probably decide that an ascent of this mountain is well nigh impossible. But the view is deceptive. Apart from a few short, steep climbs, which bikers will find quite tough, this tour is actually quite pleasant. However, some stamina is required.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then turn left and follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far as the tiny village of Soplas. In Soplas cycle along a section of the federal highway and then take the first turning on the left. After the bridge go right, continue alongside the Grödner stream as far as St Ulrich. In St Ulrich continue along the main road as far as the roundabout after the tunnel, turn off to the right here and cycle up the road as far as the parish church. Now turn left and follow signs to the "Friedhof" (cemetery). Pass this and continue to the Café Martin, cross the Gran Puent (large bridge) and carry on as far as "Furnes", the Seceda cable car mid-station and then via the Seceda ski piste up to the Cucasattel (2,185m). Here there is a fork. The hardened biker may well choose the very steep option as far as the Seceda mountain station. Slightly easier is the route to the left via the Fermedahütte (2,075m). Now pass the Cucahütte (2,020 m) and the Gamsbluthütte (1,954 m) as you return to St. Christina. You now have the steep, 2-km long climb back to Monte Pana ahead of you.

44 km – 4 hrs – 1,200m altitude difference
Technically easy, but a good level of fitness required. Mainly on asphalt.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then turn left and follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far as the tiny village of Soplas. In Soplas cycle along a section of the federal highway and then take the first turning on the left. After the bridge go right, continue alongside the Grödner stream as far as St Ulrich. Follow the federal highway as far as the Kastelruth/Seis junction and bear left here. Continue on this road over the Panidersattel (1,443m) and then carry on towards Kastelruth via the hamlet of St Michael. Approx. 2km beyond St Michael, follow signs to Kastelruth sports ground (Sportplatz) and then always keep left. This is the direct route to the Seiseralm toll. Now keep going up the asphalted Seiser-Almstrasse. You will be untroubled by motorised traffic (only passable by authorised vehicles between 9.00 and 17.00). After approx. 7km you will come to Kompatsch (1,835m). Now it's an undulating road for 2km along the idyllic high Alpine pasture road as far as Saltria (1,675m) and then on gravel track (Trail no. 30) back to Monte Pana.

35 km - 3½ hrs – 1,000 altitude difference
The 5-km long climb through the Pufler Gorge is punctuated by some very steep sections (in some places up to 25%). Your compensation for the dripping beads of sweat is a stunning panorama.

From Monte Pana head down to St Christina and the chair lift valley station. Then turn left and follow the Grödner (Val Gardena) stream as far as the tiny village of Soplas. In Soplas cycle along a section of the federal highway and then take the first turning on the left. After the bridge go right, continue alongside the Grödner stream as far as St Ulrich. Follow the federal highway as far as the Kastelruth/Seis junction and bear left here. Stay on this road until you come to a bridge. Immediately before this bridge turn left into the "Alte Pufler Strasse". Follow this tarmac track as far as Monte Piz (1,778m). From Monte Piz take the 2-km long gravel track as far as Gasthof Ritsch and then go left via Saltria back to Monte Pana.

70 km – 4-5 hrs – 1,800 altitude difference
This tour is exclusively on asphalt and therefore ideal for racing cyclists, but MTBers will certainly enjoy the experience. No-one could fail to be overwhelmed by the breathtaking views over the pale mountains. A good level of fitness required.

The Sella Ronda is usually associated with some amazing ski runs. But bikers will discover that circumnavigating the giant Sellastock is also an unforgettable experience. The journey involves climbing four passes: Grödnerjoch (2,100 m) - Campolongo-Pass (1,850 m) - Pordoijoch (2,445 m) and Sellajoch (2,446 m). The tour can go in either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise direction. But we always recommend you go "into the sun", so in the morning go clockwise, in the afternoon anticlockwise.

50 km - 5hrs – 1600m altitude difference
Only very fit bikers should take this tour. Before tackling this tough tour, you should have covered at least 2,000km and over 20,000 altitude metres on your bike.

First of all take the Monte Pana – St Christina road to the first bend near Prënsa, from here turn right along a waymarked footpath via Ciaslat (part of the famous Sasslong World Cup Downhill) and La Sëlva to the centre of Wolkenstein (Ital. = Selva Gardena). From here take the pass up to the Sellajoch (2,240m), then continue down into the Fassa valley, via Canazei to Campitello di Fassa (1,450m). Now bear right into the Duron valley. The Duron valley, formerly an important trade link for the Seiseralm, winds its way for 6km up to the Duron pass/Mahlknechtjoch (2,204m). The first 300m of altitude are tough and only experts will manage this section without getting off the saddle. But once this section is completed, the road is good and relatively flat. It gets to be hard going again for the last 2km before reaching the pass at 2,204m. Now for the best bit: a speedy descent to the Almgasthof Tirler (1,741m) on the Seiseralm, then on to Saltria (1,675m) and from there to the forest road (Trail no. 30 – gravel track) back to Monte Pana and the Cendavaves.

30 km – 3 hrs – 800m / 900m altitude difference

Starting from Monte Pana, follow forest track (Trail no. 30 – gravel track) to Saltria (1,675m), then cross the whole of the Seiser Alm initially on asphalt as far as Kompatsch (1,835m) and then onwards on well-laid tracks past the Hotel Panorama and Hotel Goldknopf as far as the Mahlknechthütte (2,054m). From here there is a leisurely downhill as far as the Tirler/Zallinger junction. You now have two choices: Either take the route via Almgasthof Tirler (1,741 m) to Saltria and then return to Monte Pana from there or you may feel like tackling the climb to the Zallingerhütte (2,037 m), from where there is a thoroughly enjoyable, and rapid, descent to Monte Pana. The panoramic views on this tour are quite staggering: The Schlern, the Rosszähne, the Langkofels, the Sellastock and in between the gentle pastures of the Seiser-Alm, Europe's largest Alpine pasture (57 sq.km) and acres of untouched countryside, to name only some of the highlights en route.