Dolomites to Venice Road Bike Tour
Italy Bike Tours
Challenge yourself on this road bike tour in Italy!
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1326 Rates
Overview
On this scenic road bike tour, you will cycle from the northeast of the Dolomites over famous mountain passes, all the way to Mestre.
Lake Misurina, the "Three Peaks", and the Olympic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo are only some of the highlights you will see as you pedal from the mountains to the seas.
Bassano del Grappa, Asolo (the city of a Hundred Horizons), Valdobbiadene, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, and Mestre all await to be explored!
Highlights
- Exhilarating rides in the Italian Dolomites
- Lake Toblach and Lake Landro
- Monte Cristallo and Tofane summits
- Cortina d'Ampezzo, the pearl of the Dolomites
- Ponte Degli Alpini
- Wine-growing area of the Valdobbiadene
- Lagoon city of Venice
- Breathtaking views
- Small Italian villages
- Food and wine
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Toblach/Niederdorf
Day 2: Toblach/Niederdorf - Cortina d'Ampezzo, 50 mi. (80 km) or 56 mi. (90 km)
Day 3: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Belluno, 59 or 47 mi. (95 or 75 km)
Day 4: Belluno - Feltre, 62 mi. (100 km)
Day 5: Feltre - Bassano Del Grappa, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 6: Bassano Del Grappa - Treviso, 69 mi. (110 km)
Day 7: Treviso - Venice/Mestre, 69 mi. (85 km)
Day 8: Departure from Venice/Mestre.All distances are approximate. Due to organizational reasons, 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 caused by roadworks, which cannot be foreseen.
Day 1: Individual arrival at Toblach/Niederdorf
Arrival at the hotel in the Alta Pusteria. Welcome meeting and bike delivery at approximately 6:00pm.Day 2: Toblach/Niederdorf - Cortina d'Ampezzo, 50 mi. (80 km) or 56 mi. (90 km)
Toblach – Sexten Valley – Kreuzberg Pass – Padola – Passo San Antonio – Auronzo – Tre Croci Pass – Cortina d’Ampezzo
This road bike tour in Italy initially takes you from Toblach through to the Sexten Valley, a flanking valley of Hochpustertal in the heart of the Dolomites. The route continues over the Kreuzberg pass and into the province of Belluno before going over two more Dolomiti passes en route to the former Olympic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Elevation: 1650 or 1300 metersDay 3: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Belluno, 59 mi. (95 km)
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Passo Giau – Selva di Cadore – Alleghe – Belluno
Today you leave Cortina with the summit of the Tofane on the right and on the left, the Five towers interchange with the spendid mountain views.
Elevation: 1600 metersDay 4: Belluno - Feltre, 65 mi. (105 km)
Belluno – Ponte nelle Alpi – Alpago – Lago Santa Croce – Passo San Boldo – Feltre
Leaving the stronghold of the ice cream makers you will cycle into the famous Italian prosecco sparkling wine) area of Valdobbiadene before reaching Feltre.
Elevation: 1300 metersDay 5: Feltre – Bassano Del Grappa, 41 mi. (65 km)
Feltre – Monte Grappa – Bassano del Grappa
Before you finally reach the plains, you still have the Monte Grappa to attempt and defeat! During the 1st World War this was one of the many areas of the battles between Austria, Hungary, and Italy.
Elevation: 1500 metersDay 6: Bassano Del Grappa - Treviso, 69 mi. (110 km)
Bassano – Asolo – Valdobbiandene – Vittorio Veneto – Conegliano – Treviso
You’ll leave the Alps now and will already be able to admire the first villas of the famous Italian architect Palladio. The idyllic small town Asolo invites you for a break before going on to the city of Treviso, the town of the watercourses. You will cycle along the so-called wine road to Vittorio and Conegliano on your way to Treviso. Enjoy the shopping streets famous for fashion (home of Benetton).
Elevation: 600 metersDay 7: Treviso – Venice/Mestre, 25 mi. (40 km) or 69 mi. (110 km)
Treviso – Casale sul Sile – Quarto d’Altino – Lido di Jesolo - Venice (Mestre/Marghera)
Along the river Sile, you will reach the Adriatic Sea and shortly afterward, Mestre/Venice. Admire the “Serenissima” with all its magnificent buildings. Overnight in Venice/Mestre.
Elevation: 100 metersDay 8: Departure from Venice/Mestre
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Hotels & Bikes
Nice, comfortable 3 & 4-star hotels & guesthouses.
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels/guesthouses
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed tour information
- Road bike rental (On request, limited availability)
- Service hotline
- GPS data
What’s Not Included
- Local tourist fees (€1 to €2 per night)
- Remaining meals
- Return transfer every Wednesday/Saturday from Venice/Mestre to Toblach/Niederdorf
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Arrivals every Wednesday and Saturday from May 8 to September 28, 2024
(except August 10-17)
Minimum number of participants: 2Please 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
Pricing
May 8 to June 14 & September 14 to September 28 $ 2240 £ 1140 $ 2,029 € 1326 Ft 536903 kr 205987 ₪ 5604 ¥ 212006 Mex$ 29951 NZ$ 2424 kr 16145 zł 5789 S$ 1944 kr 15464 CHF 1262 $ 1,491 Single room $ 2587 £ 1316 $ 2,342 € 1531 Ft 619909 kr 237833 ₪ 6470 ¥ 244782 Mex$ 34582 NZ$ 2798 kr 18641 zł 6684 S$ 2244 kr 17854 CHF 1457 $ 1,721 June 15 to September 13 $ 2333 £ 1187 $ 2,113 € 1381 Ft 559173 kr 214531 ₪ 5836 ¥ 220799 Mex$ 31194 NZ$ 2524 kr 16814 zł 6029 S$ 2025 kr 16105 CHF 1314 $ 1,552 Single room $ 2671 £ 1359 $ 2,419 € 1581 Ft 640154 kr 245600 ₪ 6681 ¥ 252776 Mex$ 35711 NZ$ 2890 kr 19249 zł 6902 S$ 2318 kr 18438 CHF 1505 $ 1,777 Extra Options
Extra nights
Venice-Mestre * Twin/double $ 152 £ 77 $ 138 € 90 Ft 36441 kr 13981 ₪ 380 ¥ 14390 Mex$ 2033 NZ$ 165 kr 1096 zł 393 S$ 132 kr 1050 CHF 86 $ 101 Single $ 196 £ 100 $ 177 € 116 Ft 46969 kr 18020 ₪ 490 ¥ 18546 Mex$ 2620 NZ$ 212 kr 1412 zł 506 S$ 170 kr 1353 CHF 110 $ 130 Pustertal * Twin/double $ 152 £ 77 $ 138 € 90 Ft 36441 kr 13981 ₪ 380 ¥ 14390 Mex$ 2033 NZ$ 165 kr 1096 zł 393 S$ 132 kr 1050 CHF 86 $ 101 Single $ 196 £ 100 $ 177 € 116 Ft 46969 kr 18020 ₪ 490 ¥ 18546 Mex$ 2620 NZ$ 212 kr 1412 zł 506 S$ 170 kr 1353 CHF 110 $ 130 * Surcharge for extra nights June 15 to September 13 $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4049 kr 1553 ₪ 42 ¥ 1599 Mex$ 226 NZ$ 18 kr 122 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 117 CHF 10 $ 11 Transfers
Return-transfer by shuttle-bus every Wednesday/Saturday from Mestre to Pusteria Valley (Toblach/Niederdorf). Minimum 2 persons: €83 per person, €41 per personal bike (non-rental)
Extra Info
Skill Level — Difficult
This tour has a sportive nature and demands training to accommodate such. Cyclists will need to be prepared to ride from 50 to 69 miles (80 - 110 km) a day with steep climbs involved. Please note that there is no written day to day route description. Maps will be provided and GPS tracks are available to upload to your own personal device! You can rent a GPS device. See pricing.
Airport Info
Fly to Venice (Airport Treviso).
Local Travel
Train from the airport or on request, we can organize a transfer from the airport to the starting point of the tour.
Climate
Bring layered clothing for the various temperature changes in the mountains and valleys. Check local conditions prior to departure.
Remarks
Minimum number of participants: 2
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this 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
Additional nights possible in Venice/Mestre.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Bestseller Reisen.
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