Passes and mountain huts: Cugola Pass and Oclini Pass - Tour 924

IMPORTANT

Along all routes, always pay attention to other people and vehicles coming from both directions. MTB routes are not for bikers only.

After windstorm Vaia in October 2018, forest roads are used also by heavy vehicles to transport wood. When riding on streets, bikers have to respect the traffic code just like drivers.

BIKER’S CODE OF RESPONSIBILITY 

1. Plan your ride
2. Share the trail with other users
3. Yield right of way to hikers
4. Let your speed be determined by your experience
5. Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect
6. Cycle only on authorized and open trails
7. Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further
8. Respect nature, plants, animals and the trail
9. Do not frighten animals
10. Take your rubbish home with you
11. Respect public and private property
12. Always be selfsufficient
13. Do not cycle solo in remote areas
14. Take back home only good pics

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET !

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and it is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Start from the centre of Cavalese and ride towards Carano, where in the Calvello area the road in the wood leads to the meadows of the Ganzaie area. From this point begins a hard climb (800 m of elevation gain), in and out of the wood, towards the Cugola pass. 

Once reached the Oclini pass with its inviting mountain huts, descend on a paved road towards the Lavazè pass. From Lavazè pass, it is obligatory to descend to Varena using the asphalted road. The track on the map is closed due to works.

Drive until you reach the centre of Cavalese.

What do I need to bring on my bike tour? 

1. An adequate water supply according to your needs (considering temperature, possibility of refuelling and duration of the route)
2. Plenty of snacks (for example, dried fruit or energy bars)
3. Waterproof / Windproof jacket.
4. A spare top / spare socks. (Descending in a sweaty garment, will make you cold)
5. Suncream
6. Sunglasses
7. Bike gloves/mitts
8. Map or GPS device
9. Bike repair kit for punctures and mechanical breakdowns
10. First aid kit

It is always advised to let someone know where you plan to go and how long you expect to be.

Emergency telephone number 112