Monte Aut + Titans

A spectacular compilation of descents in Val di Fassa—a challenging route that combines breathtaking views with grueling climbs, which some riders tackle entirely without a motor. The route starts at the Fedaia Lake dam and immediately gets into full swing with the descent along CAI 605, a trail that alternates between flowing sections (S2-S3) and technical rock passages bordering on trial-style riding (S3-S4), though never impossible. Once past the Villetta Maria mountain hut, the terrain becomes smoother: a bike path leads to Alba after crossing the SP a couple of times. From here, take the beautiful forest road on the left bank of the Avisio River, which is entirely unpaved and downhill but features some ups and downs, while the paved bike path runs along the right. Once you reach Pera, near the playground, keep to the left, following Forest Road 644 as it climbs up the Val Jumela to the Sella di Brunech.

The climb is very tough in places, on a ski trail with loose gravel, but it remains rideable with good pedal assist or strong legs on a proper bike. At the pass, turn left and, after a short stretch over rocky terrain and a push-up section, resume pedaling until you reach the crest near Aut (90%). From here begins a beautiful, technical ridge descent (S2)—fun and well-defined—that leads to the Pian de Sele saddle. You then climb up to the left and tackle a long traverse that’s rideable about 90% of the way, made challenging by the narrow trail and slight exposure on the left side. In the final stretch, you descend to the start of the Col Pelous trail. The beginning is impressive: a very steep meadow marked by earthen steps and tight switchbacks that significantly increase its difficulty. Further down, the trail remains steep but becomes less challenging, and as it enters the woods, it transforms into a fun toboggan run with flowing sections alternating with technical passages over earthen and rocky steps, always on steep slopes (S2).

The route then joins the Sentiero dei Camosci and, via a smooth singletrack, leads back just above Alba. Here, take the forest road to the right that climbs to Ciampac. It’s one of the toughest climbs on the entire route: very steep at the start, with compact or paved surface, it features short, more rideable sections toward the end followed by steep stretches over loose rock that require caution to avoid having to dismount. Once you reach the Ciampac ski lifts, follow the signs for the DH Titans. A large sign clearly marks the start of the descent, which is perfectly marked from here on out. The route is spectacular: footbridges and small bridges make this otherwise very challenging line entirely rideable, with sections rated up to S4. The descent starts off flowing, crosses a stretch of forest road, and then plunges into the woods amid steep drops, rock steps, roots, footbridges with hairpin turns, parabolic curves, compressions, and guided sections on steep slopes. The result is a varied, technical, and highly rewarding descent, but without any extreme or unrideable sections. The final stretch maintains a high intensity all the way to the Alba cable car station, where the route ends.