Dolomites to Venice Road Bike Tour
Italy Bike Tours
Challenge yourself on this road bike tour in Italy!
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€824 Rates
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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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Map
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Hotels & Bikes
Nice, comfortable 3 & 4-star hotels & guesthouses.
Bicycles
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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
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.
May 7May 7 € 824 Book May 7May 7 € 1070 Book May 10May 10 € 824 Book May 10May 10 € 1070 Book May 14May 14 € 824 Book May 14May 14 € 1070 Book May 17May 17 € 824 Book May 17May 17 € 1070 Book May 21May 21 € 824 Book May 21May 21 € 1070 Book May 24May 24 € 824 Book May 24May 24 € 1070 Book May 28May 28 € 824 Book May 28May 28 € 1070 Book May 31May 31 € 824 Book May 31May 31 € 1070 Book Jun 4Jun 4 € 824 Book Jun 4Jun 4 € 1070 Book Jun 7Jun 7 € 824 Book Jun 7Jun 7 € 1070 Book Jun 11Jun 11 € 824 Book Jun 11Jun 11 € 1070 Book Jun 14Jun 14 € 888 Book Jun 14Jun 14 € 1135 Book Jun 18Jun 18 € 888 Book Jun 18Jun 18 € 1135 Book Jun 21Jun 21 € 888 Book Jun 21Jun 21 € 1135 Book Jun 25Jun 25 € 888 Book Jun 25Jun 25 € 1135 Book Jun 28Jun 28 € 888 Book Jun 28Jun 28 € 1135 Book Jul 2Jul 2 € 888 Book Jul 2Jul 2 € 1135 Book Jul 5Jul 5 € 888 Book Jul 5Jul 5 € 1135 Book Jul 9Jul 9 € 888 Book Jul 9Jul 9 € 1135 Book Jul 12Jul 12 € 888 Book Jul 12Jul 12 € 1135 Book Jul 16Jul 16 € 888 Book Jul 16Jul 16 € 1135 Book Jul 19Jul 19 € 888 Book Jul 19Jul 19 € 1135 Book Jul 23Jul 23 € 888 Book Jul 23Jul 23 € 1135 Book Jul 26Jul 26 € 888 Book Jul 26Jul 26 € 1135 Book Jul 30Jul 30 € 888 Book Jul 30Jul 30 € 1135 Book Aug 2Aug 2 € 888 Book Aug 2Aug 2 € 1135 Book Aug 6Aug 6 € 888 Book Aug 6Aug 6 € 1135 Book Aug 20Aug 20 € 888 Book Aug 20Aug 20 € 1135 Book Aug 23Aug 23 € 888 Book Aug 23Aug 23 € 1135 Book Aug 27Aug 27 € 888 Book Aug 27Aug 27 € 1135 Book Aug 30Aug 30 € 888 Book Aug 30Aug 30 € 1135 Book Sep 3Sep 3 € 888 Book Sep 3Sep 3 € 1135 Book Sep 6Sep 6 € 888 Book Sep 6Sep 6 € 1135 Book Sep 10Sep 10 € 888 Book Sep 10Sep 10 € 1135 Book Sep 13Sep 13 € 824 Book Sep 13Sep 13 € 1070 Book Sep 17Sep 17 € 824 Book Sep 17Sep 17 € 1070 Book Sep 20Sep 20 € 824 Book Sep 20Sep 20 € 1070 Book Sep 24Sep 24 € 824 Book Sep 24Sep 24 € 1070 Book Show pricing details and extra options →
Pricing details and extra options
Season 1: Wednesdays, Saturdays May 4–Jun 13 and Sep 13–26
Season 2: Wednesdays, Saturdays Jun 14–Sep 12- Season 1 2025 May 4–Jun 13 & Sep 13–26 from € 8242025 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays May 4–Jun 13 and Sep 13–26
2025 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 824 Single occupancy € 1070 Bike Rental Price Road bike On request Road bike price is dependent on the bikes available at the time of booking. - Season 2 2025 Jun 14–Sep 12 from € 8882025 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays Jun 14–Sep 12
2025 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2025 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9 13 16 2025 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Tour Package Double occupancy € 888 Single occupancy € 1135 Bike Rental Price Road bike On request Road bike price is dependent on the bikes available at the time of booking.- Extra Options
Extra Nights Venice/Mestre, 4* Hotel Double occupancy € 90 Single occupancy € 127 Venice/Mestre, June 14 - September 12 Double occupancy € 100 Single occupancy € 137 Pustertal, 3* Hotel Double occupancy € 90 Single occupancy € 127 Pustertal, June 14 - September 12 Double occupancy € 100 Single occupancy € 137 Transfers Price Return transfer from Mestre to Pusteria Valley Every Wednesday/Saturday, minimum 2 persons€ 79 Return transfer from Mestre to Pusteria Valley with personal bike Every Wednesday/Saturday, minimum 2 persons€ 118 - Extra Options
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 — 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.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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- Season 1 2025 May 4–Jun 13 & Sep 13–26 from € 824