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, German 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

Minimum of 6 participants, maximum of 16, with a maximum guide-to-guest ratio of 1 to 8

DATES (7 days)

June 26-July 2, 2021

For more info and availability please contact us.

TOUR PRICE

Per person in double occupancy: from $3,890 to $4,390 (this tour will feature elegant 4-star hotels and tour price will vary depending on group size)

Single Supplement: $690

In addition, we pledge to donate more than 1% of your trip price to food literacy and environmental non profit organizations

Tour Highlights

Learn about fermentation, meeting local experts and tasting regional products
Discover the UNESCO Site of the Dolomites, the Valleys of Venosta, Adige, Fassa, Badia, Isarco, and the towns of Bolzano, Canazei and Cortina
Explore on your bike the tranquil countryside, at times surrounded by century-old forests, lakes, green valleys and majestic peaks of the Dolomites
Savor local wine, beer, bread, sauerkraut, cured meat and cheese
Experience authentic Trentina and Tyrolean cuisines through local traditional recipes featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients in restaurants and agriturismi
Some of the best local indigenous grapes, Marzemino, Teroldego, Nosiola and Traminer
Relax in unique 4-star hotels distinctly representing the local Italian and German cultures
Delve into history and traditions in this unique area of north of Italy with your tour leaders, while meeting food makers, artisans and some of our local friends!

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

What's Included

6 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners with either a 3- or 4-course menu
Entry fees to Archeological Musem in Bolzano and to World War I museum in Moena
1 visit & tasting to a winery near Bolzano and 1 visit and meal in agriturismo
Epic climbs up to 11 passes for exhilarating rides in the Dolomites
1 visit & tasting to a brewery in Bolzano and 1 visit to a local wood carver
Bike rental (see more info here) and Garmin Touring Edge unit (if you have one, bring yours and we’ll upload the routes onto your unit)
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

4 lunches and 1 dinner on your own
Alcoholic beverages at group lunches and dinners (including wine and spirits)
Round-trip airfare and expenses to/from the tour
E-bike, upon request and availability, with $100-200 surcharge depending on the type (see more info here)
Trip cancellation, baggage loss or travel delay insurance (this optional coverage is highly recommended and is not provided by Food.Stories.Travel.)
Gratuities for your Tour Leader
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/900ft of elevation gain

Cycling Route Info on Day 2: Main Route 36mi/1640ft | Extra loop to Renon plateau adds: 21mi/3200ft

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 inland 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 visits to local beer and wine makers, which we’ll taste while savoring South Tyrolean specialties and local recipes! And be sure not to miss 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 39mi/6700ft | Extra loop to Fedaia pass adds: 17mi/2260ft

Cycling Route Info on Day 4: Main Route 40mi/6780ft | Extra loop to Fedaia pass adds: 14mi/2000ft

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 38mi/5200ft | Extra loop to Giau pass adds: 13mi/2500ft

Cycling Route Info on Day 6: Main Route 25mi/2800ft | Extra loop to Tre Cime di Lavaredo adds: 9mi/2300ft

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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