Cycling Tour in the Dolomites

This 6-night journey offers the best of the Dolomites, both on and off bike, in an area famous for its quality of life and the industrious, active character of its people: a great mix of Italian, Austrian and Ladin cultures. Get closer to the local culture through visits to small local producers and the chance to meet the people behind your food.

Enjoy your vacation at your own rhythm, discussing the history and traditions of this magic corner of Italy with native guides, collecting inspiring stories, and learning recipes to try and share back home. Benvenuti in the Dolomites!

See here for more info on Trentino and Alto Adige/South Tyrol provinces.

Dates & Pricing

DATES (7 days)

August 23-29, 2025 | August 23-31, 2025 w/ 2-night post-tour extension to Friuli (*special departure, ask for more info)

August 22-28, 2026

For more info, other dates and availability please contact us.

TOUR PRICE

Per person in double occupancy: from $4,390 (from $4,490 in 2026)

(*) from $1,190 per person to be added for post-tour ext. (ask us for more info)

Single Supplement: $690 | (*) add $230 for post-tour extension

For travel in 2021 and beyond, your tour is carbon neutral! In addition, we donate more than 1% of your trip price to food-literacy and environmental non-profits that share our values. (Details here)

Tour Highlights

Discover the UNESCO Site of the Dolomites, and the Valleys of Venosta, Adige, Gardena, Fassa, Badia, Isarco and other unforgettable corners of northeastern Italy
Savor local wine, beer, bread, sauerkraut, cured meat, cheese and other regional delicacies, while meeting local producers
Some of the best local indigenous grapes, Marzemino, Teroldego, Nosiola and Traminer
Experience authentic Trentina, Tyrolean and Veneta cuisines featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients in restaurants and agriturismi
Explore on your bike the tranquil countryside, at times surrounded by century-old forests, lakes, green valleys and the historic towns of Bolzano, Canazei, Cortina and other quaint villages
Relax in unique 4-star hotels distinctly representing the local Italian and German cultures
Delve into culture, history and traditions in this unique area of Italy with your tour leaders
Traditional, local recipes to bring home with you!

Cycling Level 4 – Antipasto, Primo, Secondo and Dolce (Dessert)

What's Included

6 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners with either a 3- or 4-course menu
Entry fees to World War I museum in Moena
1 visit & tasting to a microbrewery near Bolzano and 1 visit and meal in agriturismo
Epic climbs up to 11 passes for exhilarating rides in the Dolomites
Bike rental and navigation system (see more info here)
Comfortable transportation and assistance by 9-seat van for all travel on tour as cited in the itinerary
Refreshments, snacks, fruits and other local delicacies during our rides
Two bilingual, professional Tour Leaders
First group transfer from Verona airport and last group transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Local taxes and gratuities for luggage porters and restaurant servers during tour

What's Not Included

5 lunches and 1 dinner on your own
Alcoholic beverages at group meals (including wine and spirits)
Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
E-bike, upon request and availability. (See more info here)
Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended. See more info here)
Gratuities for your Tour Leader. (Info here)
Personal expenses, such as, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, emails, snacks, gifts

Itinerary

Optional Pre-Tour Night in Bolzano
Day 1 & 2 – Verona Airport to Bolzano and Around

Cycling Route Info on Day 1: Main Route: 29mi/1270ft of elevation gain | Extra loop through Isarco Valley adds: 10mi/560ft

Cycling Route Info on Day 2: Main Route 44mi/1960ft | Extra loop to Palade Pass adds: 14mi/2800ft

Fly to Verona Airport and join us for a 1.5-hour group transfer to our accommodation for the next two nights in Bolzano. Check in and relax before meeting your guide for a light lunch and introduction to the tour. Later, we enjoy a warm up ride to Caldaro Lake and start our exploration of the South Tyrol.

For our first two days, we discover Bolzano, capital of South Tyrol and a very cyclist-friendly city with many bike paths available both in and out of town that we’ll enjoy together. Off the bike, join us for a visit to local brewery, which we’ll taste in addition to savoring South Tyrolean specialties and local recipes! If time allows, consider visiting the local archeological museum, featuring the 5000-year-old ice man Otzi, whose body was found only a few years ago in the Alps.

German is pervasive in South Tyrol, though of course Italian is also spoken, particularly in the capital. Besides the dialects spoken around Trento and elsewhere, the third most common language in the region is Ladin, a Romance language used largely in the valleys of Fassa, Gardena, Badia and near Ampezzo, in the Dolomites that we are going to visit in the next days.
Day 3 & 4 – Bolzano to Canazei and Around

Cycling Route Info on Day 3: Main Route 38mi/6800ft | Extra loop to Fedaia pass from Canazei adds: 17mi/2190ft

Cycling Route Info on Day 4: Main Route 47mi/7180ft | Extra loop to Fedaia pass from Caprile adds: 17mi/2400ft

The Dolomites is a UNESCO site that we discover on these days after reaching the town of Canazei, in the Trentino province, surrounded by majestic peaks and a pristine environment. Welcome to the kingdom of cycling, skiing and hiking!

Let yourself be immersed in the alpine atmosphere and majestic surroundings from the viewpoint of your bicycle. The Sella Ronda is a must-do ride that consists of four passes with scenic climbs and exhilarating descents on roads all perfectly maintained and paved. This area is also featured on the Maratona dles Dolomites, one of the largest gran fondos in Europe that takes place in early July and attracts up to 10,000 riders eager to enjoy traffic-free roads.

While in the area, we’ll also be sure not to miss the local World War I museum that powerfully depicts what life was like under the glacier on the front line. Other highlights on these days will include a visit and dinner to a local agriturismo, and the wellness center at our hotel, a well deserved treat after our challenging and exciting rides.
Day 5 & 6 – Canazei to Cortina d'Ampezzo and Around

Cycling Route Info on Day 5: Main Route 37mi/5240ft | Extra loop to Giau pass adds: 7mi/1950ft

Cycling Route Info on Day 6: Main Route 24mi/2780ft | Extra loop to Tre Cime di Lavaredo adds: 9mi/2200ft

Our last two nights we spend in the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Technically in the region of Veneto, it is still surrounded by the Dolomites range. To reach this area, we’ll tackle the two famous passes of Pordoi and Falzarego with the option to choose the more challenging Giau Pass. Do not miss the wellness center at the hotel, a pleasant walk in the town of Cortina, and a visit to the local wood carver.

The following day, top your journey with a scenic ride to Misurina Lake and the optional climb to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, featured on some epic stages of the Giro di Italia. Tonight we deserve a celebration after another great meal featuring more Alpine recipes.
Day 7 – Venice Airport

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