Dolomites Cycling Tour: A Luxury Road Bike Adventure in Italy

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Region
Dolomites
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenging
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

A 7-day luxury road bike adventure in the Dolomites, Italy. This tour covers legendary passes and offers stunning scenery. It is designed for cyclists who are comfortable with sustained mountain climbs. The tour includes a dedicated support minibus, luggage transfers, and accommodation in 4-star hotels with local Trentino dinners. Groups are capped at a maximum of seven riders, ensuring a personalized experience. Accommodation includes four nights in Canazei and one night in Cortina d'Ampezzo, both in handpicked 4-star hotels known for quality and comfort. The tour emphasizes the local Trentino and Veneto mountain cuisine, with included breakfasts and dinners. The tour is described as 'Challenging' with daily cycling up to 94 km (58 mi) and elevation gains of up to 2,400 m (7,874 ft). Gradients can reach 15%. A support minibus is available throughout for mechanical backup and transfers, but the riding itself is demanding. It requires great fitness and regular cycling experience. Included in the tour are an experienced local biking guide, 6 nights in 4-star hotels (double occupancy), 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners, luggage transfers, transfer from Trento station, full minibus support and technical assistance, medical assistance insurance, and a tour technical jersey. Add-ons like single occupancy rooms and bike rentals are available. The daily itinerary includes challenging rides such as Passo Manghen, the Sella Ronda loop (over four passes: Gardena, Campolongo, Pordoi, and Sella), Passo San Pellegrino, Passo Fedaia (with views of the Marmolada Glacier), Passo Lavaze, and Passo Falzarego. The tour starts in Borgo Valsugana and ends in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive in Borgo Valsugana

Arrive in Borgo Valsugana

Day 2: Passo Manghen to Canazei

84 km 2400 m

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Passo Manghen to Canazei

Day 3: Sella Ronda day

66 km 2070 m

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Sella Ronda day

Day 4: Passo San Pellegrino and Passo Fedaia

88 km 2330 m

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Passo San Pellegrino and Passo Fedaia

Day 5: Passo Lavaze and Lake Carezza

94 km 2060 m

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Passo Lavaze and Lake Carezza

Day 6: Canazei to Cortina d'Ampezzo

65 km 1780 m

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Canazei to Cortina d'Ampezzo

Day 7: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides