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Biking Tours Italy: The Dolomites
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7 days
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Summon your inner cycling legend to pedal the grueling, gorgeous passes of the Dolomites. Follow several of the Giro d’Italia routes, breathe in the refreshing mountain air and bask in the stunning surroundings as you ride through the Alps. Throw into the mix some delicious Italian cuisine, exquisite wines and charming hotels and you have all the ingredients for the trip of a lifetime.
- CategoryRoad Cycling
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration7 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level4 - Advanced
- Activity Level4 - Challenging
- Elevation4 - Challenging
- TerrainAlpine
- Distance261 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance52.8 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration7 days
- Main DestinationDolomites
- Distance261 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance52.8 miles
- Elevation4 - Challenging
- TerrainAlpine
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Touchdown in Borgo Valsugana
Journey through the unforgettable mountain scenery of the Dolomites and be charmed by the city of Borgo Valsugana as you arrive. This Venetian style city is renowned as a place of history and art. After checking into your hotel, meet the tour guides and fellow participants before going through a briefing of what to expect.
Following this, everyone will head out for a lovely dinner, prepared using local produce. Combine that with some gorgeous local wines from Trentino.- The Locanda Hotel
- Dinner
- Day 2Pedaling the picture perfect Passo Manghen
It’s the first official day of riding, and it’s a real humdinger; you'll tackle the famous Passo Manghen, one of the notable passes of the Giro d’Italia.
The action gets underway as you begin a 23.5km (15 mi) ascent. The gradient here ranges from 7% to 15% with a difference of altitude of 1,629m (5,334 ft). It’s a tough climb but the spectacular views and cool mountain air will make every single rotation of the pedals well worth it and the minibus provides assistance and help if needed.
The final descent offers some welcome respite as you fly down the hills just like the pros and head to Val di Fiemme. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Italian aperitif amidst the stunning backdrop of mountains all around you.- 52.2 miles
- 7,874 ft
7,874 ft - Hotel Alpino al Cavalletto
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 3Psyching yourself up for the spectacular Sella Ronda loop
Many iconic moments are packed in this Dolomites tour; today offers up another. You warm up for the 66km (41 mi) loop of the Sella Ronda. This route is revered by cyclists, so much so that twice a year the roads are closed to traffic for the Sellaronda Bike Day.
Within the loop there are four passes: Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi and Passo Sella. Each varies in difficulty and presents a new view of the spectacular Dolomites. Feel a sense of history as you cycle along famous ascents that have been graced by so many legendary riders in the Giro d’Italia over the years.
Completing the loop will provide an overwhelming sense of achievement.- 41 miles
- 6,791.3 ft
6,791.3 ft - Hotel Alpino al Cavalletto
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 4Passo San Pellegrino - Alleghe - Passo Fedaia - Canazei
Leaving Val di Fassa, the group heads south into the verdant valley of San Pellegrino. The greenery is stunning approaching the pass. Unlike previous lengthy passes this baby is just 12km (7 mi) long, with an average gradient of 6.8% and a difference in altitude of 778m (2,552 ft).
Riding this stage, you'll switch regions from Trentino to Veneto. With that comes another gorgeous sight: the enchanting lake in the village of Alleghe which is the perfect spot to recover a bit of energy. A new pass is now waiting for you: Passo Fedaia and the enchanting view of the Marmolada Glacier. A long descent takes you back to your hotel in Canazei.- 54.7 miles
- 7,644.4 ft
7,644.4 ft - Hotel Alpino al Cavalletto
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 5Passo di Lavazè, Lake Carezza Canazei
Another epic day. Today you'll deal with Passo Lavazè and can visit the enchanting Lake Carezza. After an easy descent to Cavalese, you'll start to climb the Passo di Lavazè. This ascent is 10,7 km long with 802 m difference in altitude, and an average gradient of 7,5%.
After this Pass a long descent takes you to the famous Lake Carezza; this lake is a breathtaking mountain lake. The following descent brings you back to Val di Fassa and then to Canazei.- 58.4 miles
- 6,758.5 ft
6,758.5 ft - Hotel Alpino al Cavalletto
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 6Passo Pordi - Passo delle Erbe – Bressanone
The last stage lets you tackle the famous Passo delle Erbe; unlike its predecessors, it's split into three parts.
The first part is the hardest of the trio as you tackle 6km (4 mi) with a gradient ranging from 8% to 15%. Next, a 3km (2 mi) descent, allowing you to recuperate for the final push: 6km (4 mi) up to the top. After reaching the summit, savour the whooshing descent down to beautiful Bressanone.
Today you'll enjoy the last stage of this unforgettable tour in this fantastic, unique mountain area. Firstly, you'll ride the epic Passo Pordoi, already climbed during the Sella Ronda day. The Pass will be followed by a long descent to Arabba, Corvara and San Martino in Badia.
Here is where the last pass, Passo delle Erbe, starts. Passo delle Erbe is a different pass and is divided into three parts. Firstly 6 km of very demanding riding with an average gradient of 8%, and a maximum of 15%. Secondly, a 3 km descent where you can recover some energy. Thirdly a 6 km less demanding ride that takes you to the top.
Then enjoy a wonderful descent to Bressanone – your final destination.- 59 miles
- 8,005.2 ft
8,005.2 ft - Alpine City Wellness Hotel Dominik
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 7Transferring back to Trento