This Italian cycling mini-break gives you the chance to experience the best cycling climbs of the Dolomites over four days. Arguably one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites is a landscape of lush green valleys and rugged, towering limestone peaks. It is a cycling paradise, with numerous epic passes featuring regularly in the Giro d'Italia. We've crafted this itinerary to also include some lesser-known rides and climbs for you to discover with the full support of our two fantastic guides. This centre-based minibreak showcases the region from the comfort of a fantastic 4* lakeside hotel in Alleghe, so you have the flexibility to cycle or relax as much or as little as you like, without moving on each day. You'll have three route choices to choose from daily, so this tour will suit all levels of cyclists: those new to cycling in the mountains as well as those with experience. As with our other classic style holidays, the unique thing about this type of tour is its flexibility - you really can ride as much or as little as you like, at a pace that suits you without fear of holding up or being held up by others in the group. With a typical group size of 20, you can be sure to find someone else on the tour with similar aspirations to you, whether that be riding at a more leisurely pace and sampling a glass of prosecco in a rustic village bar, or ticking off every optional climb on offer. 4 days of stunning cycling with route options daily. Detailed GPS route files provided for all route options. On-the-road support from two friendly and knowledgable guides both in customised support vehicles. Water and unlimited snacks (fruit, cake, nuts, snack bars etc) at support stops. 5 nights twin-share hotel accommodation including breakfasts. 5 three-course evening meals, with wine, beer or soft drinks included. Airport transfers on arrival and departure days at specified times. Our photos of you and your holiday, shared with you after the trip. Tips paid to evening meal restaurant staff on behalf of the group. Your money financially protected by ABTOT. Added consumer confidence and support via our ABTA membership. The hotel has WiFi but it can be slower in the evenings when many riders choose to upload their routes to Strava, stretching the bandwidth. We stay in a comfortable 4* hotel with ensuite facilities. You will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender) unless you book a single room for a supplement (contact [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for availability). Each hotel has a garage/locked room to ensure that your bike has a comfortable night too. The hotel restaurant can cater for most dietary needs and allergies if we know what these are well in advance. Each day, your guides will also double-check with the kitchen, to ensure they have something suitable planned for you. Your day will usually start with breakfast from around 08:00 with set off time at around 09:00 to 09:30. Lunch is typically served in restaurants and cafes from 12:00 to 14:00. Depending on which route you choose each day, you’ll be back at the hotel any time between 14:00 and 18:00. Dinner is usually served at 19:30. Your guides may occasionally need to adjust these timings depending on the needs of the group or the weather conditions. Our holidays are cycling holidays (with an emphasis on cycling!), but you are welcome to have a lift in our vans during the day if you need one, for example if you’re injured, exhausted, or unsure about riding in challenging weather conditions. If you become ill or injured and are not planning to ride for the whole day (or if you would just like a day off the bike!), then we will normally recommend that you rest at the hotel. This will give you the maximum possible time to rest and recover, or to enjoy other activities off the bike. If you have rim brakes on your carbon wheels then we definitely do NOT recommend you bring them on this holiday - this is because we have witnessed several cases of sudden and catastrophic delamination of these wheels on descents. If you’re bringing your own bike, then please also bring: bike lights, a pump, tyre levers, inner tubes, brake pads, a chain link, a spare rear derailleur hanger. Tools for bike assembly are not required as Marmot Tours has them available for you to use on arrival (including a torque wrench). Please get in touch if you would like to bring a non-cycling companion on this holiday. The Sporthotel Europa is a lakeside chalet hotel in Alleghe in the heart of the Dolomites. This is a fabulous area for those wanting four days away in breathtaking surroundings. Local walking, sunbathing, swimming or taking a pedalo on the lake are all options for non-cyclists. If you are a non-EU national, to enter the EU you will need a passport issued within the last 10 years, that is also valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU. Residents of many countries can enter the EU for short stays without a visa. From 2027, all non-EU visitors to the EU will require an ETIAS electronic travel authorisation. Travel insurance is essential for all Marmot Tours holidays and anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the tour.
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