Faloria Cristallo has already set its summer reopening date: from 11 July the Faloria cable car will be running again, and the new Faloria Bike Express will make its debut. For anyone who follows the mountains outside the ski season, this is concrete news: it gives Cortina d’Ampezzo a new, easy-to-grasp summer activity.
The mountain bike trail links the Faloria top station with Rio Gere through the woods. The published figures give a length of 4.38 kilometres, about 410 metres of descent and a riding time of around 20 minutes.
The route is designed to be accessible and easy to follow. It suits anyone looking for something simple to fit into a day in the mountains, without turning it into a long or technical ride.
Why it matters for Cortina
This is more than just another attraction. In Cortina, where the pull of winter is huge, every summer activity that keeps visitors around for longer has real value: it spreads the crowds, gives people another reason to stay and makes the area more appealing to those who travel with their mountain bike.
From a tourism point of view, the Faloria Bike Express fits a clear trend. Summer in the mountains is no longer only about hikes and panoramic terraces, but more and more about active pursuits that are accessible and easy to explain. A trail through the woods, with a clear start and finish, is easy for visitors to understand and easy to fit into a weekend in Cortina.
What the new trail offers
The route is described as a bike trail through the woods on the Faloria side of the valley, finishing at Rio Gere. That opens up several practical options:
- for a short day out, the trail can be the main event;
- for a fuller day, you can combine it with other trips up the mountain;
- in summer you can mix biking, walking and a stop at a mountain hut in the same outing.
The Faloria area is still worth a visit if you do not ride: the summer reopening puts the Faloria cable car back into service and keeps alive a destination that combines views, food and easy access at altitude. In other words, this is not just one trail, but another piece that strengthens the area’s summer identity.
How to plan your trip
In the mountains the official calendar matters, but it is not enough on its own. Before you plan your trip up, always check:
- the weather and the wind;
- which lifts are actually running on your chosen day;
- webcams and operator notices;
- any access restrictions or changes to opening times;
- useful connections so you can get back without rushing.
On Funivie.it, the best approach is to start from the ski resort pages, check the webcams and then choose the most suitable ski pass for the day. It is the quickest way to work out whether to focus on Cortina or combine Faloria with other trips in the Dolomites.
Sources
- Faloria apre l’estate e lancia il nuovo “Faloria Bike Express”, Funivie.org, 17 June 2026 (in Italian).
- MTB Faloria, official Faloria Cristallo website.