Take on a challenging cycling adventure in the Dolomites
The Dolomites are the jewel of the Italian Alps and the perfect setting for an epic cycling adventure. The Dolomites Road Bike Tour is challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding ways to experience the beauty of the Dolomites: from the saddle of a bike, right atop high mountain passes.
You’ll ride Passo Pordoi, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo di Campolongo, Passo San Pellegrino, Passo Giau and many more. Each night, stay in enchanting accommodation and eat delicious dinners, enjoying the hospitality of this region. Each day, you’ll have the support of a minibus to help you finish the climbs, in addition to a technical cycling guide to push your limits. This tour leads you up the same great Alpine passes where Giro d’Italia legends were born! Don’t miss it!
Highlights of the Dolomites Road Bike Tour
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Dolomites Road Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Trentino
To begin the tour, you’ll transfer from the Trento station to Borgo Valsugana. Get your bike situated, then enjoy a welcome dinner.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trentino
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycling to Passo Manghen
From Borgo Valsugana, start the famous road that leads to the top of Passo Manghen, one of the most important passes in the Dolomites for the Giro d’Italia. A breathtaking view makes this demanding stage less difficult, and the minibus provides assistance if needed.
Descend to Val di Fiemme for an “aperitivo” tasting in a spectacular restaurant.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 85km, 1629m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Cycling the Sella Ronda Loop
Today is Sella Ronda Day! Famous all over the world, this loop is an iconic journey for cyclists. You’ll ride Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, and Passo Sella. Impressive mountains surround you as you make this historic ascent.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 66km, 1950m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 Easy Cycling Day to Passo San Pellegrino
Today you’ll enjoy a less challenging day. Leave Val di Fassa and head south into a pretty valley. Valle San Pellegrino. You’ll be riding from Trentino to Veneto. Alleghe, with its enchanting lake, is waiting for you after your ride.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 60km, 778m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Passo Giau to Passo Falzarego
Today you will ride Passo Giau and Passo Falzarego. The first is more demanding than the second. You’ll ride to the extraordinary Val Badia, the valley of Ladins.
Corvara will be your final destination, then you’ll spend the night back in Canazei.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Canazei
Distance: 65km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Cycling Passo delle Erbe to Bressanone
The final stage of your tour is Passo delle Erbe, a pass that is divided into three parts. The first is quite demanding, the second is more relaxed, and then third will challenge you one last time.
Your descent leads you to Bressanone. Tonight, toast to your huge accomplishments in the saddle!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Trentino
Distance: 15km
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Trento. It’s been an amazing week, but it’s time to depart!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Dolomites Road Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a group tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for groups of 4 and more (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person:
Accommodation on the Dolomites Road Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement of $395 USD to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotels along the Dolomites
You’ll spend each night of this tour in comfortable, welcoming hotels in towns of the Dolomites, some with spas and resort amenities available to you as extras.
What’s Included in the Dolomites Road Bike Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
All required minibus transfers are included, and the minibus will be available to you throughout the tour should you need a break. Luggage transfers are also included.
Also Included
- Minibus assistance
- Taxes
- Technical bike guide and assistance
- Technical bike shirt
- Transfer from/to stations
Not included
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks at dinner
- Medical insurance
- Lunches
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Bike rental:
- Road bike
- E-road bike
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolomites Road Bike Tour
Specializing exploring Italy by bike, Road Bike Tours Italy operates with an attention to detail that allows each tour to capture the wishes of the traveller. Their bikes are meticulously maintained and their team strives for total customer satisfaction.
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