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The Dolomites' Not-So-Secret Uphills: Dobbiaco to Venice

Grimper le Passo Giau pendant ce voyage à vélo 6
You will climb the passo giau and see this exposition at the top The itinerary will take you through quiet roads through vineyards This bike trip will take you through some of the most famous villages in the Dolomites: Belluno, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Bassano del Grappa, Treviso This cycling tour starts from the Alta Pusteria valley The Dolomites have a well-conserved natural heritage On our most challenging cycling trips through the Dolomites, a lot of climbing is involved through very scenic views
Grimper le Passo Giau pendant ce voyage à vélo

The Dolomites' Not-So-Secret Uphills: Dobbiaco to Venice

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Description

Formed by the collision of the African and European continents approximately 60 million years ago, the Dolomites offer an infinite number of routes and grades. The challenge of traversing these steep wonders is intense, but the feeling of triumph is even greater. And while the cheering fans of the Giro d'Italia may not be there to entice you further, the unbelievable sights sure will. 

As the first natural monument in Italy protected by UNESCO, these mountains' breathtaking landscapes are as varied as the numerous dialects and cultures still prevalent among them. We invite you to witness it all on an incredible cycling tour of the Dolomites’ famous passes!

 

 

Itinerary

D1Wednesday or Saturday: Arrival at Toblach/Nieblerdorf

 

Set amongst luscious and verdant mountains under azure skies, your first hotel in Alta Pusteria (the Pustertal valley or "Hochpustertal" in German) provides a warm and friendly welcome upon your arrival. 
You’ll want to take in sights of the surrounding splendors before biking across them tomorrow.

D2Thursday or Sunday: Hochpustertal — Cortina d’Ampezzo Short Option: 79 km/49 miles, 1,740 meters/5,710 ft of climbing; Long Option: 92 km/57 miles, 1,720 meters/5,645 ft of climbing

 

On today’s ride, you’ll race through the quaint alpine town of Toblach before dashing through the Sexten Valley, known as the heart of the Dolomites. Here, blooming fields compete with tumultuous mountain ranges to form the foreground of the many surreal portraits around you. 

Villages along the way provide rest stops before three Dolomiti passes really turn up the heat. At 1,636 meters high, the Kreuzberg pass (Passo Monte Croce in Italian) not only signifies the division between the Dolomites and the Carnic Alps but marks your first triumph on this bike trip. Beyond the reach of the next two steep climbs — Passo Sant’ Antonio and Passo Tre Coci — lies the former Olympic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, where you’ll overnight.

D3Friday or Monday: Cortina d’Ampezzo – Belluno 94 km/58 miles, 1,880 meters/6,165 ft of climbing

 

Hopefully your quads aren’t still feeling yesterday’s burn because today’s bike ride gives new meaning to the saying, “Beauty is pain.” The many towering peaks leading you to the province of Belluno may be dazzling to the eyes, but they’re certainly not easy on the legs. Natural wonders surround you while cycling from Cortina d’Ampezzo. On your right, the three-peaked summit of the Tofane; on your left, the Five Towers (Cinque Torri).

Each drop of sweat rendered by the many passes on this route, including the treacherous climb up Passo Giau (2,236 m), will be well worth it in exchange for beautiful views and roaring descents. Overnight in Belluno.

D4Saturday or Tuesday: Belluno – Feltre 104 km/64 miles, 1,470 meters/4,820 ft of climbing

 

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll leave the ancient city of Belluno behind. Biking along a windy route, you’ll pass through Ponte nelle Alpi to find yourself embraced by the Alpago valley, beside the grandeur of Lake Santa Croce (Lago Di Santa Croce). Climb of the Passo San Boldo stand as reminder that today’s ride is more than just aerobic exercise — however, the renowned Valdobbiadene, home of the Italian Prosecco (sparkling wine), makes for the perfect warm-down.

Be sure to get a taste of the region’s many vineyards before traversing the Piave River to the medieval town of Feltre where you’ll overnight.

D5Sunday or Wednesday: Feltre – Bassano del Grappa 67 km/42 miles, 1,820 meters/5,970 ft of climbing

 

Although you’re almost to the plains where miles will slide easily beneath your wheels, the wrath of Monte Grappa — all 1,775 meters of it — still lies before you. Known as a famous site of the World War I battle between Italy, Austria and Germany, this mythic mountain is now the scene of your last uphill battle. No surrendering! With a steep, thrilling descent to the medieval Bassano del Grappa, victory never felt so good! Overnight in Bassano del Grappa.

D6Monday or Thursday: Bassano del Grappa - Treviso 110 km/68 miles, 800 meters/2,625 ft of climbing

 

Thrusting the Alpine regions behind your bike seat, you’ll pedal on routes where beautiful villas designed by the renowned Venetian architect Andrea Palladio come into view. Up ahead, search for Italy’s hidden gem in the rustic town of Asolo before coasting along the “Vine Road” to Vittorio Veneto and Conegliano.

The final destination for today’s ride is the fashionable and historic town of Treviso, where you’ll overnight.

D7Tuesday or Friday: Treviso – Venice/Mestre To Mestre: 41 km/25 miles, 60 meters/195 ft of climbing; To Venice via Jesolo: 110 km/68 miles, 130 meters/425 ft of climbing

 

After saying "Ciao" to Treviso, you’ll follow the path along the River Sile towards the “Serenissima” and cycle through Northern Italy until you reach Mestre/Venice.

D8Wednesday or Saturday: Departure

 

After breakfast, depart Mestre at the time of your choice.
Note that we can arrange post-tour stays in Venice, if desired, in order to soak up more of its dreamy canal magic!

Booking & Prices

  • Price details
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in 3- and 4-star properties

  • 995 euros per person in May, June, September. Single supplement is 280 euros
  • 1,055 euros per person in July and August. Single supplement is 300 euros

These prices include:

  • 7 nights’ accommodation in 3- and 4-star properties
  • Daily breakfast
  • Video briefing
  • Luggage transfers
  • GPS app, GPX tracks, marked maps and/or cue sheets and route notes
  • Tourist information
  • Assistance if necessary (you will be provided with our local rep’s mobile number)
  • Service charges and most taxes

These prices do not include:

  • Nominal city taxes, to be paid in cash directly at each hotel
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Bicycle rentals. Full-carbon racing bikes are available at the rate of 235 euros. These rates include the drop-off fee for the bikes’ return in Toblach. Attn: Helmets are no longer provided with bike rentals. 

NB: Special departure dates may be possible for groups of 5 or more (on request)

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