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Cycling Holiday in the Dolomites: Five Iconic Passes
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Cycling Holiday in the Dolomites: Five Iconic Passes
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  • This cycling holiday in the Dolomites links 5 iconic passes across a 5-day loop from Bolzano, combining epic climbs with long descents on quiet alpine roads. Each day, we choose between a standard route and a more demanding extended version. Between the riding: a spa hotel, lakeside dinners, a cable car to 3,223 m (10,574 ft), and a Michelin-starred restaurant above the treeline. Expert guides, bike rental, luggage handling, and a support van are included from start to finish.

    • From Bolzano, we’ll make our way up to the Alpe di Siusi, the largest high-altitude plateau in Europe, with the help of the ski lift. At the top, the Dolomite panorama opens up in every direction. We stop at a traditional Tyrolean mountain hut for lunch with 360-degree views before continuing to Selva, where the evening ends with a well-earned session at the hotel spa.

      Accommodation: Welponer Hotel, Selva
      Meals: Lunch
      Cycling (Standard): 56 km (35 mi)
      Cycling (Extended): 67 km (42 mi)
      Elevation: +1,300 m (+4,265 ft) standard / +2,300 m (+7,546 ft) extended

      Hut lunch in Italy

    • From Selva, we climb the famous Passo Sella before descending into the Val di Fassa. Lunch is at the renowned Il Puzzone di Moena dairy farm, where local cheese takes centre stage. We then tackle Passo San Pellegrino and arrive in Alleghe for dinner on the shores of the lake. Extended route riders also take on the ascent to Passo Carezza.

      Accommodation: Europa Hotel, Alleghe
      Meals: Lunch, dinner
      Cycling (Standard): 76 km (47 mi)
      Cycling (Extended): 126 km (78 mi)
      Elevation: +1,750 m (+5,741 ft) standard / +2,500 m (+8,202 ft) extended

      Bikers start in Italy

    • The day opens with the ascent of Passo Giau before we roll into Cortina d’Ampezzo, one of the Dolomites’ most iconic towns. From here, a cable car carries us, without bikes, up to the Tofane at 3,223 m (10,574 ft) for lunch at altitude. We then face the final climb of the day to Passo Cimabanche and descend to Dobbiaco, where a Tyrolean evening with live music is waiting.

      Accommodation: Cristallo Hotel, Dobbiaco
      Meals: Lunch
      Cycling (Standard): 78 km (48 mi)
      Cycling (Extended): 89 km (55 mi)
      Elevation: +1,750 m (+5,741 ft) standard / +2,780 m (+9,121 ft) extended

      Cyclist and great view in Italy

    • We follow the cycling path through the Val Pusteria to Brunico, stopping at the Lumen Photography Museum at Plan de Corones. Lunch is at AlpiNN, Chef Norbert Niederkofler’s Michelin-starred restaurant perched above the valley. The afternoon brings us to Corvara and the Cappella Hotel, where the spa offers a fitting reward for the day’s efforts.

      Accommodation: Cappella Hotel, Corvara
      Meals: Lunch
      Cycling (Standard): 63 km (39 mi)
      Cycling (Extended): 75 km (47 mi)
      Elevation: +960 m (+3,150 ft) standard / +2,230 m (+7,316 ft) extended

      Cows in Dolomites in the morning

    • The last Dolomite pass is Passo Gardena, which we cross before beginning the long descent back to Bolzano. Extended route riders also visit Ortisei and take the train up to the Resciesa refuge for a typical mountain lunch. Back in Bolzano, we return the bikes and close the week with a farewell dinner at a gourmet restaurant, marking the end of our cycling adventure.

      Meals: Lunch (extended route only), dinner
      Cycling (Standard): 65 km (40 mi)
      Cycling (Extended): 75 km (47 mi)
      Elevation: +860 m (+2,822 ft) standard / +1,600 m (+5,249 ft) extended

      Hut in sunset in Dolomites

    • Included:

        • An experienced English-speaking cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 5-day cycling holiday in the Dolomites
        • Accommodation for 4 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels (double occupancy)
        • Some meals: 5 lunches, 2 dinners
        • Road bike or e-bike rental and helmet
        • Support van throughout the route
        • Luggage transfers between hotels
        • Ski lift ascent on Day 1
        • Cable car ascent on Day 3

      Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

        • Single occupancy room — please leave a note at checkout if interested
        • GPS device rental — please leave a note at checkout if interested

      Not included:

        • Flights
        • Transfers to/from Bolzano
        • Alcoholic beverages
        • GPS devices, cycling shoes, water bottles, cycling gloves
        • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
        • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
        • Guide gratuities — optional

    • To join this cycling holiday in the Dolomites, good fitness is required. Expect around 50-70 km (31-43 mi) per day with up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) of elevation gain.

      Those who opt for the extended route will cover significantly more distance and elevation each day. An e-bike is available for those who want assistance on the climbs while still experiencing the full route.

      Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Italy bike tours here!

    • Road bike and e-bike rentals are included in the price, along with a helmet. If you prefer to ride your own bike, you are welcome to bring it.

      GPS devices, cycling shoes, water bottles, and cycling gloves are not included and should be brought or sourced locally.

    • Each day has a standard route and a longer, more demanding extended option. The extended route adds extra kilometres and elevation and is designed for stronger riders who want more time in the saddle.

      On Day 2, for example, the extended route adds the climb to Passo Carezza; on Day 5, extended riders detour through Ortisei and up to the Resciesa refuge by train. Both options arrive at the same overnight destination each day.

    • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

        • A small daypack for rides
        • Cycling kit or comfortable clothing suitable for cycling
        • Cycling shoes (mandatory for road bike riders; recommended for e-bike riders)
        • Eye protection (sunglasses or riding goggles)
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Light jacket for riding
        • Insulation layers for cooler conditions (long-sleeve base layers, light puffy jacket)
        • Personal toiletries
        • Sunscreen
        • Camera — optional (but recommended)

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this cycling holiday in the Dolomites, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. 
        • It takes a minimum of 5 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 20 participants.

      A cycling holiday in the Dolomites can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the cycling holiday in the Dolomites on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The price for this cycling holiday in the Dolomites is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.

    • The starting point of your cycling holiday in the Dolomites is Bolzano. To get there, most people fly into Bolzano Airport (BZO), Innsbruck Airport (INN), or Verona Airport (VRN). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bolzano.

      You will meet your guide in Bolzano city center on Day 1.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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