Biking in Venosta Valley between cycle paths, mountain passes, and trails.

For leisure cyclists and families, the Vinschgau cycle path along the ancient Via Claudia Augusta forms the heart of cycling in the Vinschgau valley. The route leads from Reschen am See mostly downhill through the entire valley to Meran, allowing for a particularly relaxed ride. A key advantage is the combination with the Vinschgau railway: thanks to flexible sections including bicycle transport, tours can be individually customized or shortened. This mobility makes planning considerably easier for families and occasional riders. And the best part is that as a guest at our hotel, you can use all public transport in the region free of charge with the Vinschgau Card.

Road cyclists will find a terrain in the Venosta valley characterized by enormous topographical contrasts, allowing for both flat training rides and extreme mountain stages. The undisputed highlight of the region is the Stelvio Pass, which, at 2,757 meters, is the highest paved mountain pass in Italy. The legendary eastern ramp with its 48 switchbacks represents a physical boundary-pushing experience and forms the basis of the worldwide myth of the Stelvio Pass.

The sporting quality of the region is regularly highlighted by high-profile professional races. In addition to the Giro d’Italia, the Tour of the Alps frequently utilizes the valley's challenging profiles. This year, the race visits the region once again with stages in Latsch and the Martell Valley. The fact that start and finish stages have even been hosted here in recent years underscores the ideal conditions the valley offers for cycling.

The options are complemented by the Venosta Valley cycle path on the valley floor, which serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the numerous mountain roads and side valleys. Destinations such as the Martell Valley, Sulden, or Schlinig lead directly into the picturesque Stelvio National Park and, due to the sparse population, offer a riding experience with almost no car traffic. These low-traffic routes extend across the entire valley, enabling sportingly demanding tours in pristine high-alpine nature.

For mountain bikers, the Venosta valley, especially around Latsch, offers a first-class infrastructure with numerous challenging trails. Thanks to the cable cars and chair lifts, vertical meters can be covered efficiently, while the mild climate allows for biking from early spring until late autumn – ideal when other areas are still covered in snow.

In addition, a network of forest roads provides perfect conditions for mountain bike and e-bike tours. Destinations such as the Latscher Alm, the Marzoner Alm, or the Niedermairhof can be reached directly from Hotel das Paradies. This location makes it possible to explore the alpine mountain world and managed alpine pastures right from the doorstep, without any logistical hassle.

Our support for your cycling holiday is based on many years of personal experience and a perfectly tailored infrastructure. As a passionate cyclist, senior boss Georg Pirhofer knows every switchback and every trail in the area; his insider knowledge and up-to-date tour tips provide the ideal foundation for your individual planning.

• In-house bike rental: A wide selection of road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, and city bikes, as well as children's accessories such as Thule trailers and child seats.
• Security: Locked bike garage with access restricted to hotel guests only.
• Versatile bike program: A daily mix of leisure tours, guided trails, and technique training for beginners and children.
• Culinary delights: A powerful breakfast buffet and a strengthening afternoon snack.
• Regeneration: Access to the spa area as well as special massages and treatments to relax your muscles after the tour.