Dolomites - photo via Flickr:Maurice A bottle of Prosecco Valdobbiadene - photo via Flickr:plindberg

Dolomites to Venice

Italy Bike Tour

From the Alps to the Adriatic Sea

From the mountains to the sea, passing the fascinating views of the Dolomites, around Cortina and Belluno, sipping the refreshing Prosecco (sparkling wine) in picturesque Valdobbiadene and eventually reaching the beautiful city of Treviso and the enchanting Venice.

Skill Level

Easy to Moderate; self-guided hotel tour

Tour is considered easy to moderate self-guided hotel tour. You ride anywhere from approximately 19 to 37 miles a day, with 5 days of cycling. All riding takes place on asphalted back-roads or bike paths, or for short stretches, on an unpaved path in good condition. All riding is on paths with little traffic. Occasionally you will have to bike for a short time with heavier traffic when entering bigger towns, or to bridge 2 roads. The route is mostly on lowlands but with some hilly sections.

Where You’ll Stay

In very nice, comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels, mostly in city centers.

What’s Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • Breakfast buffets
  • Luggage transportation
  • Route descriptions & maps
  • 7 day service hotline
  • 21-speed hybrid bicycle
  • Private transfer Bolzano to Brunico

What’s Not Included

  • Remaining meals
  • Train transfer from Calalzo to Belluno (± €8 p.p. + bike)
  • Local hotel taxes (€0 to €4 per person/night)

Dolomites to Venice Map

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TourBike
TypeSelf Guided
SkillEasy–Moderate
Length8 days
From€699
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Tour Dates

  • Every Sunday from April 22 to September 30, 2012. No departures in August.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Dolomites to Venice Map
  1. Arrival in Bolzano.
  2. From Bolzano, transfer to Brunico. Brunico - Dobbiaco, 19 mi. (30 km)
  3. Dobbiaco - Cortina, 22 mi. (35 km)
  4. Cortina - Belluno, 25 mi. + 25 miles by train (40 km)
  5. Belluno - Valdobbiadene, 32 mi. (50 km)
  6. Valdobbiadene - Treviso, 37 mi. (58 km)
  7. Treviso - Mestre/Venice, 24 mi. (38 km)
  8. Departure from Mestre/Venice.

SUNDAY: Arrival in Bolzano.

MONDAY: From Bolzano, transfer to Brunico. Brunico - Dobbiaco, 19 mi. (30 km)
The day begins with a private transfer by car to Brunico (approx. 44 miles) to start your bike tour. Also known as the 'pearl of Pusteria Valley', Brunico is a lively town with a historical center and rural surroundings. Today's cycling route runs slightly uphill along the Rienz River.

TUESDAY: Dobbiaco - Cortina, 22 mi. (35 km)
Leaving Dobbiaco, you take the bike path along the Landro Valley from where you admire the famous Three Peaks of Lavaredo (also known as Tre Cime di Lavaredo), considered one of the most popular mountain groups in the Alps. Going south & downhill you reach Cortina d'Ampezzo, the 'Pearl of the Dolomites', which also hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. Cortina is known for it's shopping, and is also called home to some of the most prestigious names in fashion, including Gucci.

WEDNESDAY: Cortina - Belluno, 25 mi. + 25 miles by train (40 km)
Today you pedal slightly downhill along the old railway route until you reach San Vito and then Calalzo. The path you cycle along is becoming increasingly popular as it is very well maintained and takes place along a beautiful route. Once you reach Calalzo you must take the train to Belluno (not included, approx. 50 min., 8 Euros per person + bike).

THURSDAY: Belluno - Valdobbiadene, 32 mi. (50 km)
From Belluno you continue riding along the slightly hilly Toscana-like landscape. Finally you will come to Valdobbiadene, in the heart of the famous, picturesque land of the Prosecco vineyards.

FRIDAY: Valdobbiadene - Treviso, 37 mi. (58 km)
You continue cycling south until you cross the Piave River and enter the Po valley. From there on to Treviso, a city surrounded by water, situated at the confluence of the Sile and Botteniga Rivers.

SATURDAY: Treviso - Mestre/Venice, 24 mi. (38 km)
Leaving Treviso behind, you follow the flow of the Sile river to Asolo, also known as 'the city of a hundred horizons'. At the end of the trip, Venice awaits you for an evening among canals and narrow streets. Accommodation is in Mestre, but you can stay in Venice for an extra supplement.

SUNDAY: Departure from Mestre/Venice.
Individual departure following breakfast.

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