Verona to Salzburg
Soar through epic passes in two mountainous regions
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Experience the dramatic mountain beauty and fairytale towns in the Italian and Austrian Alps. Ride over exhilarating passes, climb by soaring spires and downhill to charming hamlets surrounded by meadows of wildflowers on alpine routes made famous by the world’s greatest cyclists. Renew your body and spirit, awaken to a rich mixture of culture and celebrate the enrichment on this bike tour in the heart of the Dolomites. Start in Veneto, pass through the entirety of Trentino and the dolomites until you get to Austria.
Tour Essence
- Stay in authentic and unique hotels and inns
- Spectacular rides over some of the most famous passes in the Italian Dolomites
- Guided tours of Verona, the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet, and Salzburg, the magical, musical city of Mozart
- HIke the tre cime di Lavaredo, a UNESCO natural monument
- Climb the famous High Route of Austria’s Grossglockner
What to Expect
Terrain
Lots of climbingStart Location
Verona, ItalyEnd Location
Salzburg, AustriaMileage
Average Daily: 42 miles Total: 424 milesElevation
Average Daily: 3,858 ft Total: 46,300 ft


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- Van support
- Expert, bilingual guides
- Guided tour of Verona and Salzburg
- Entrance to museums
- Shuttle at the end of the tour to Salzburg airport
What’s Included
- Carbon bike rental equipped with Garmin Edge Touring GPS
- Ciclismo jersey
- Ciclismo Classico water bottle
- Two water bottle holders
- Map holder on handlebars and a Garmin Edge GPS
- Handlebar bag
- Tire pump
- Combination bike lock
- Gel-padded saddle
- Choice of pedals
- Card with your tour leaders’ mobile phone numbers
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
- Toe cage pedals
What’s Not Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 9 dinners
- Spectacular rides over some of the most famous passes in the Italian Dolomites
- Guided tours of Verona, the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet, and Salzburg, the magical, musical city of Mozart
- HIke the tre cime di Lavaredo, a UNESCO natural monument
- Climb the famous High Route of Austria’s Grossglockner
2023
Start Location
Verona, ItalyFly Into
Verona Villafranca airport (VRN)End Location
Salzburg, AustriaFly Out Of
Salzburg airport (SZG)Verona Warm-Up
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
7.6 milesElevation Gain
776 ftRiding Terrain
Flat and rollingMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Antica Porta Leona
Hotel Porta Leona is situated in the heart of Verona, only a 5-minute walk from Verona Arena, and it offers guests a spa center with swimming pool and gym. All rooms have free spa access, and are equipped with Sky satellite TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi access. A generous breakfast buffet is available each morning.
Verona to Riva del Garda
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
53/58 milesElevation Gain
2,304 ft/3,533 ftRiding Terrain
Rolling and flat, many bike pathsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Astoria Park
Astoria Park is just a few steps from the old town of Riva del Garda and the northern shore of Lake Garda. You can spoil yourself with massages, fragrances and walks immersed in nature, as well as excellent food, sports, swimming pool, and cultural events. In all the rooms you will find: bathrobe, slippers and a gift from the Spa Lounge, shower or bath tub with shower, minibar, safe, air conditioning, and a wooden floor.
Riva del Garda to Pinzolo
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
38/45 milesElevation Gain
4,997 ft/5,695 ftRiding Terrain
Two main climbs in the morningMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Europeo
The 4-star Hotel Europeo is a simple mountain lodge in the center. All rooms are equipped with modern comforts.
Pinzolo to Bolzano
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
65 milesElevation Gain
6,918 ftRiding Terrain
Two main climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Laurin
The Parkhotel Laurin, founded by Franz Staffler in 1910, is one of the finest hotels in Bolzano, combining informal elegance with a dash of luxury in every detail.
Bolzano Rest Day or Hike
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
5.6 miles (hike)Elevation Gain
588 ftRiding Terrain
Gravel roads and tracksMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Hotel Laurin
The Parkhotel Laurin, founded by Franz Staffler in 1910, is one of the finest hotels in Bolzano, combining informal elegance with a dash of luxury in every detail.
Bolzano to Canazei
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
43 milesElevation Gain
8,369 ftRiding Terrain
Mountain climbsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
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.
Canazei to Cortina
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
40/53 milesElevation Gain
5,817 ft/8,344 ftRiding Terrain
Two mountain passesMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Menardi
The gracious Menardi family has owned this establishment for a century and a half. Elegantly furnished with incredible antiques. Beautiful grounds, fabulous dinner and breakfast. Impeccable and friendly service. Old World bar. 5 minute walk into town.
Rest Day / Tre Cime di Laveredo Hike
Meals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAverage Mileage
5.2 miles (hike)Elevation Gain
1,014 ftRiding Terrain
Mountain tracksMeals Provided
Breakfast, LunchAccommodations
Hotel Menardi
The gracious Menardi family has owned this establishment for a century and a half. Elegantly furnished with incredible antiques. Beautiful grounds, fabulous dinner and breakfast. Impeccable and friendly service. Old World bar. 5 minute walk into town.
Cortina to Lienz
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
52 milesElevation Gain
2,883 ftRiding Terrain
Passo Tre Croci in the morning (1,699 ft in 4.4 mi), bike paths mostly down in the Val PusteriaMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Grand Hotel Lienz
The extravagant 5-star Grand Hotel is a newly built hotel surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Gourmet cuisine and spacious spa await.
Lienz to Zell am See
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
59 milesElevation Gain
7,969 ftRiding Terrain
Big ride with one major climb, the Grossglockner; 6,286 ft in 32 miMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Berner
The 4-star Hotel Berner is the perfect accommodation to enjoy the beauty of the area and of the lake. The warm welcome of the owner will be just an introduction to the hospitality of the typical Austrian dinner we will have there.
Zell am See to Werfen
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
37 milesElevation Gain
3,301 ftRiding Terrain
Two main climbs in the middle of the dayMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Obauer
Obauer is world-renowned for its cuisine. Brothers Rudolf and Karl Obauer (see their silhouettes in the restaurant’s logo) will prepare an unforgettable dinner for us, an opportunity for us to celebrate our journey thus far. The decor and design of the hotel is very unique. Excellent, decadent service.
Werfen to Salzburg
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
29 milesElevation Gain
1,476 ftRiding Terrain
Flat on bike path along the riverMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel Villa Auersperg
Family-run for three generations, the small and elegant boutique Hotel & Villa Auersperg is in a quiet location in the heart of Salzburg, only a few minutes by foot from the old city. It features a charming garden terrace and a spa area with a roof terrace.