Majestic Dolomites
Dramatic mountain views and fairytale towns
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Experience inspiring beauty and fairytale settings on this challenging, exhilarating and epic bicycle tour through the Italian Alps, featuring legendary climbs that have defined Giro history! Here we’ll surmount high country passes, climb among soaring spires, and zoom downhill to charming hamlets surrounded by meadows of wildflowers, on mountain routes made famous by the world’s greatest cyclists like Marco Pantani. Challenge your body while you explore a rich mixture of culture, and celebrate a sense of accomplishment on this quest through the heart of the Dolomites. The first natural monument in Italy protected by UNESCO, the Dolomites are a roller coaster of sensational rides passing between historic World War I sites and quaint villages. This seven-day bike trip through the mountains of Trentino offers a perfect blend of athletic challenge, aesthetic beauty, and high-country culture for advanced cyclists who are ready to radically improve their cycling skills.
Tour Essence
- Best of mountain culture with gourmet dinners
- Discover the ancient city of Bolzano, capital of Sud Tyrol
- Stay in the great mountain villages of Canazei and Corvara
- Daily backdrop of soaring spires, waterfalls, and cool forests
- World War I battlefields and history
- Ride spectacular epic passes in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Improve your cycling skills with downhill and climbing clinics
What to Expect
Terrain
Mountain passesStart Location
San Valentino alla MutaEnd Location
CorvaraMileage
Total: 246 milesElevation
Average Daily: 1,687 ft Total: 10,124 ft
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Advanced cycling clinics
- Transfer to the beginning and at the end of the tour
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Touring GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 5 dinners
On the Majestic Dolomites bicycle tour you’ll stay in mountain resort villages including Canazei and Corvara, and during the day improve your cycling skills with downhill and climbing clinics, pedaling against an inspiring backdrop of soaring spires, plunging waterfalls and cool Alpine forests. Our routes traverse historic ramps and passes where the greatest cyclists of the past like Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi built their legends, including Palade, Mendola, and Stelvio pass, known as “the King,” and first used in the 1953 Giro where Coppi achieved his most famous win. From this bike trip’s first long climb facing the gorgeous “Marmolada” to our final descent into Corvara, here in the Dolomites, you’ll discover “the soul of the sport of cycling” like nowhere else in the world!
2023
Start Location
San Valentino alla MutaFly Into
Venice (VCE), Milan Malpensa (MXP), or Bolzano (BZO)End Location
CorvaraFly Out Of
Venice (VCE), Milan Malpensa (MXP), or Bolzano (BZO)San Valentino Alla Muta
Average Mileage
12 milesElevation Gain
882 ftRiding Terrain
Slightly rollingAccommodations
Hotel Villa Waldkoenigin
The boutique Hotel Villa Waldkoenigin is surrounded by mountains, forests and meadows, on the edge of the picturesque forest of San Valentino alla Muta. The Hotel in Val Venosta commands sweeping views down to the lake, the Muta Lake and up to the impressive Ortles massif.
Passo dello Stelvio
Average Mileage
73 milesElevation Gain
6690 ftRiding Terrain
"The King" Stelvio PassAccommodations
Hotel Meranerhof
Four Star hotel located in the very heart of Merano. Distinctive hospitality in a unique atmosphere is the hallmark of a stay at the Meranerhof Hotel. Guests enjoy an exclusive ambiance with art nouveau style. The atmosphere of relaxation and wellness is felt throughout the entire hotel, the spa area, and the spa area.
Bolzano, Mendola and Palade Passes
Average Mileage
47 milesElevation Gain
5832 ftRiding Terrain
Palade then Mendola passAccommodations
Hotel Greif
Dating from the 17th century, Hotel Greif is an elegant, artsy hotel conveniently located in the center of Bolzano. Individually designed by artists, the chic rooms feature minibars, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Hotel fitness room is also at your service. Feel free to explore your surroundings by bicycle – or try one of the popular jogging trails that wind through the town. Afterwards, swim in the pool in the Laurin Park.
Nigra and Costalunga passes
Average Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
6811 ftRiding Terrain
Nigra and Costalunga passesAccommodations
Hotel La Cacciatora
The 4-star Hotel La Cacciatora is another fine mountain lodge hotel owned and operated by Ciclismo Classico super guide Gian Paolo Fosco and his wife Catia. We will be guests of the Fosco’s at the hotel for dinner tonight. has pool and wellness center.
Fedaia, Falzarego and Valparola Passes
Average Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
6967 ftRiding Terrain
Mountainous with 3 passesAccommodations
Hotel Sassongher
The Sassongher is a unique 5 stars hotel in the Dolomites. Directly below the namesake and mountain Sassongher. Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the mountain watches over the valley.
Sella Ronda
Average Mileage
33 milesElevation Gain
5,681 feet elevation gain.Riding Terrain
Four climbs: Pordoi, Campolongo, Gardena, SellaAccommodations
Hotel Sassongher
The Sassongher is a unique 5 stars hotel in the Dolomites. Directly below the namesake and mountain Sassongher. Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the mountain watches over the valley.
