Dolomites to Venice
Italy Bike Tours
Bike Italy from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea
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- Length8 days
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Overview
From the mountains to the sea, with the fascinating views of the Dolomites as your scenery, this bike tour in Italy leads cyclists from Brunico to Dobbiaco, past Cortina d'Ampezzo. Further south, you will cycle the hilly vineyards of Valdobbiadene - famous for its Prosecco wine. You will have a chance to taste this sparkling white wine, and of course, admire the views. Meander through the Po Valley and onto the Venetian lagoon, before reaching enchanting Venice.
Highlights
- Cycling on the bike path, the Long Way of the Dolomites
- Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park
- Longarone, famous for the Vajont dam tragedy
- Cortina Valley
- Breathtaking views
- Small Italian villages
- Food and wine!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
Day 2: Bolzano, transfer to Brunico. Brunico - Dobbiaco/San Candido, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 3: Dobbiaco/San Candido - Cadore valley, 28/41 mi. (45/65 km)
Day 4: Cadore valley - Belluno, 41/28 mi. (65/45 km)
Day 5: Belluno - Valdobbiadene, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Valdobbiadene - Treviso, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 7: Treviso - Mestre/Venice, 29 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Mestre/VeniceAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadworks. In this case, please follow the directions posted locally.
Day 1: Arrival in Bolzano
This bike tour in Italy starts with individual arrival in Bolzano. Here, the lifestyles of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean combine to create a unique atmosphere.Day 2: Bolzano, transfer to Brunico. Brunico - Dobbiaco/San Candido, 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, which leads to Dobbiaco/San Candido, close to the Austrian border.Day 3: Dobbiaco/San Candido - Cadore valley, 28/41 mi. (45/65 km)
You’ll leave Dobbiaco (Toblach in German) and enter the Landro Valley with the famous Three Peaks of Lavaredo, cycling slightly uphill till the Cimabanche pass, along the bike path of the Long Way of the Dolomites. A panoramic descent will bring you to Cortina d'Ampezzo and finally to the Cadore valley.Day 4: Cadore valley - Belluno, 41/28 mi. (65/45 km)
Today you’ll follow the river Piave, the Italian “sacred river”, due to the battles fought in this area during the first world war. In the last part of the Long Way of the Dolomites, you’ll cycle on secondary roads with some up and downhill and you’ll get to Longarone, sadly known for the Vajont disaster. Finally, you’ll reach Belluno, the most important city in the Eastern Dolomites region.Day 5: Belluno - Valdobbiadene, 38 mi. (60 km)
Today you’ll leave the Piave valley and cross the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, cycling on low traffic hills with many panoramic glimpses. From Cesiomaggiore, where you can visit the historic museum of the bicycle, you’ll continue to Busche and then along the river Piave, you’ll reach Valdobbiadene, in the heart of the famous land of Prosecco. Don’t miss wine tasting here!Day 6: Valdobbiadene - Treviso, 41 mi. (65 km)
You continue cycling south until you cross the Piave River and uphill onto Asolo, also known as 'the city of a hundred horizons'. The descent will bring you to Villa Barbaro, a beautiful Palladian villa. From there on, you will bike Treviso, a city surrounded by water, situated at the confluence of the Sile and Botteniga Rivers.Day 7: Treviso - Mestre/Venice, 29 mi. (45 km)
Leaving Treviso behind, you follow the flow of the Sile river to Casale. Here you’ll be surprised by the “Cimiero dei Burci”, a “graveyard” of old cargo boats, abandoned along the river from the Sixties, to protest against the rise of wheel transport. At the end of the trip, Venice awaits you for an evening among canals and narrow streets. Accommodation is in Mestre. A supplement applies for lodging in Venice.Day 8: Departure from Mestre/Venice.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations
You will stay In very nice, comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels, mostly in city centers.
Bicycles
Unisex touring bike
A low entry unisex or men's frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position.
- Aluminum frame
- Upright handlebar
- Comfort Selle Royale Saddle: Comfort Selle Royale
- Water bottle cage
- 27-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Flat pedal
- Mechanical V brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe anti-puncture tire
Unisex electric bike
A low entry unisex frame
- Upright handlebar
- 9-speed (Shimano Deore)
- Centrally located Bosch motor Active Line Plus (250Wh, engine torque 50 Nm)
- Bosch battery Power Pack (36V, range approx 90 km average speed on flat terrain)
- Ergonomic grip
- Selle Royal saddle
- Flat pedals
- Mechanical V-brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus anti-puncture tires
Accessories
Included accessories
- Mudguards
- Trip computer
- Ortlieb pannier (12L) - The innovative QL1fixation system is easy to handle and the bags attach to the rack with one click
- Front bike map holder with removable transparent hood or Kickfix water-resistant removable rigid handlebar bag with waterproof double-sided maps envelope
- Repair kit (one kit for every two bicycles) (1 pump, 1 tube, 2 Allen keys, tyre levers, patches, and mastic sealant)
Supplemental accessories
See pricing.
- Helmet
- Brand: Limar
- Size: one size (55 - 61)
- Adjustable size system and cool pads
- Weight: 260 g
- 10 vents with bug net
- Certified CE (TÜV) and CPSC-USA
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets
- Luggage transfer
- 27-speed touring bicycle with accessories
- Bike Protection
- Route descriptions & maps (one set per room)
- Private transfer from Bolzano to Brunico
- 7-day service hotline
What’s Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Local hotel taxes (approx. 10 to €15 €)
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Departures on Sundays from April 25 to September 26, 2021
*Special departure dates can be arranged for at least 5 people.
Season 1: April 25 to May 22 & September 19 to September 26, 2021
Season 2: May 23 to June 26 & September 6 to September 18, 2021
Season 3: June 27 to September 5, 2021Season 1: $ 1277 £ 660 $ 1,131 € 755 kr 115754 ₪ 3062 ¥ 125997 Mex$ 13796 NZ$ 1390 NOK 8996 kr 8863 $ 833
Season 2: $ 1412 £ 730 $ 1,251 € 835 kr 128020 ₪ 3386 ¥ 139348 Mex$ 15258 NZ$ 1537 NOK 9950 kr 9802 $ 921
Season 3: $ 1479 £ 765 $ 1,311 € 875 kr 134152 ₪ 3548 ¥ 146024 Mex$ 15989 NZ$ 1611 NOK 10426 kr 10272 $ 965
Single supplement: $ 389 £ 201 $ 345 € 230 kr 35263 ₪ 933 ¥ 38383 Mex$ 4203 NZ$ 423 NOK 2741 kr 2700 $ 254
Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 186 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16865 ₪ 446 ¥ 18357 Mex$ 2010 NZ$ 202 NOK 1311 kr 1291 $ 121
Bicycle helmet: $ 25 £ 13 $ 22 € 15 kr 2300 ₪ 61 ¥ 2503 Mex$ 274 NZ$ 28 NOK 179 kr 176 $ 17
Extra nights:
Bolzano: $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12112 ₪ 320 ¥ 13184 Mex$ 1444 NZ$ 145 NOK 941 kr 927 $ 87
Single room: $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116
Mestre: $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11345 ₪ 300 ¥ 12349 Mex$ 1352 NZ$ 136 NOK 882 kr 869 $ 82
Single room: $ 178 £ 92 $ 157 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 426 ¥ 17523 Mex$ 1919 NZ$ 193 NOK 1251 kr 1233 $ 116
Venice* from: $ 161 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 385 ¥ 15854 Mex$ 1736 NZ$ 175 NOK 1132 kr 1115 $ 105
Single room, from: $ 267 £ 138 $ 237 € 158 kr 24224 ₪ 641 ¥ 26368 Mex$ 2887 NZ$ 291 NOK 1883 kr 1855 $ 174
*On request, the night in Venice can be booked instead of Mestre. However, bikes must be left in Mestre. The pricing for nights in Venice depend on time of year, day of the week, & location.
Discounts:
Reduction for third person in room: $ 203 £ 105 $ 180 € 120 kr 18398 ₪ 487 ¥ 20026 Mex$ 2193 NZ$ 221 NOK 1430 kr 1409 $ 132
Transfers:
Mestre back to Bolzano (bikes included, min. two people). Please request with booking. Available on Sunday (other days only on request): $ 118 £ 61 $ 105 € 70 kr 10732 ₪ 284 ¥ 11682 Mex$ 1279 NZ$ 129 NOK 834 kr 822 $ 77
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This bike tour in Italy is considered easy to moderate. You ride anywhere from approximately 19 to 41 miles a day in 6 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. 82% of roads are tarmac and 18% are unpaved. Occasionally you will have to bike for a short time in heavier traffic when entering bigger towns, or to bridge two roads. The route is mostly on lowlands but you will encounter some hilly sections. The total vertical distance is 2,300 m.
Airport Info
Fly to Verona (VRN) or Innsbruck (INN) Airport.
Local Travel
Take a short bus ride to the main train station, and then by train to Bolzano.
Climate
The Veneto region in Italy enjoys a sub-continental climate, though the presence of the sea and the Alps protect it from north winds making it completely temperate. Rainfall takes place throughout the year, with the hottest months being August and September. Below you will find the average monthly temperature and rainfall for Treviso.
Important to know
DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights possible in Bolzano or Mestre/Venice.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Girolibero.
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