Seven days of adventure and six days of riding through the heart of the Italian Dolomites, one of road cycling's most storied landscapes. From Borgo Valsugana we climb Passo Manghen before tackling the full Sella Ronda loop, then take on Passo San Pellegrino, the Marmolada Glacier approach on Passo Fedaia, the enchanting shores of Lake Carezza, and finally Passo Falzarego before descending into Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites. Groups are capped at seven cyclists, a minibus provides full support throughout, and every night ends at a 4-star hotel with a dinner built around local Trentino produce. This is the Italian Dolomites cycling tour done properly!
On Day 1, you’ll be transferred from the airport to Borgo Valsugana, a scenic market town in the Valsugana valley that marks the start of the tour. After settling in, the guide introduces the route and what lies ahead. The evening kicks off with a welcome dinner built around local Trentino produce and excellent regional wines, the perfect way to start the week.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Borgo Valsugana
We leave Borgo Valsugana and take on one of the most rewarding climbs in the Dolomites: Passo Manghen, a famous Giro d’Italia ascent stretching 23.5 km (14.6 mi) with 1,629 m (5,344 ft) of gain and gradients reaching 15%. The views from the top are worth every hard kilometer. A long, sweeping descent brings us into Val di Fiemme, where a tasting aperitivo awaits before we continue to our base in Canazei.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Canazei
Cycling: 84 km (52 mi)
Elevation: +2,400 m (+7,874 ft)
The day every cyclist on this tour circles on the calendar. The Sella Ronda takes us over four legendary passes in a single 66 km (41 mi) loop: Passo Gardena, Passo Campolongo, Passo Pordoi, and Passo Sella. With 2,070 m (6,791 ft) of climbing and dramatic Dolomite scenery at every turn, this is one of the great cycling days in Italy, one that tends to stick with you long after you’re home.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Canazei
Cycling: 66 km (41 mi)
Elevation: +2,070 m (+6,791 ft)
We leave Val di Fassa and head south into the Valle San Pellegrino, crossing into the Veneto region after a 12 km (7.5 mi) climb with 778 m (2,552 ft) of gain. The lakeside town of Alleghe makes a perfect mid-ride stop before we take on Passo Fedaia and its unforgettable view of the Marmolada Glacier, the highest peak in the Dolomites. A long descent returns us to Canazei.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Canazei
Cycling: 88 km (54 mi)
Elevation: +2,330 m (+7,644 ft)
We drop into Cavalese before tackling Passo Lavaze: 10.7 km (6.6 mi) of climbing with 802 m (2,631 ft) of gain at an average gradient of 7.5%. The descent rewards us with one of the Dolomites’ most photogenic stops: Lake Carezza, a crystal-clear mountain lake reflecting the jagged peaks above. The final descent winds back through Val di Fassa and into Canazei.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Canazei
Cycling: 94 km (58 mi)
Elevation: +2,060 m (+6,758 ft)
The grand finale. We climb back up to Passo Fedaia, then descend to Caprile before taking on Passo Falzarego: 19.5 km (12.1 mi) through the Belluno province, reaching 2,105 m (6.906 ft) above sea level with an average gradient of 5.7%. An exhilarating descent leads all the way into Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites, where a well-earned farewell dinner closes out the tour.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Cycling: 65 km (41 mi)
Elevation: +1,780 m (+5,840 ft)
After breakfast, we transfer back to Trento, marking the end of our adventure. Safe travels home!
Meals: Breakfast
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To join this Italian Dolomites cycling tour, great fitness is required. Expect cycling up to 94 km (58 mi) per day, while gaining up to 2,400 m (7,874 ft) in elevation on mountain passes with gradients reaching 15%.
Most stages involve multiple serious climbs, and while a support minibus is on hand throughout, the riding itself is genuinely demanding. If you cycle regularly and are comfortable with sustained mountain climbs on a road bike, you’re well prepared for this tour.
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On this tour, you can rent an entry-level carbon frame road bike; a high-end road bike; and an e-bike.
If you’re interested in any of these options, please leave us a note at checkout or contact us before the tour starts.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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Group sizes and pricing
An Italian Dolomites cycling tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Italian Dolomites cycling tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Italian Dolomites cycling tour is Borgo Valsugana. To get there, most people fly into Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN).
You will meet your guide at the Verona Airport on Day 1 for the transfer to Borgo Valsugana.
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