Dolomites Cycling Tour Northern Italy Italy The Dolomites are your constant companion during this biking trip at the foot of the legendary “Pale Mountains”, on the list of UNESCO world heritage due to their “unique monumental beauty”. The start point of the progressive version of this tour is the Pustertal, demarcating the Dolomites towards the North. Then you continue along the Eisack and Etsch valleys, forming the west border, passing South Tyrol’s capital Bolzano and reaching Trento. On the southern part of the Dolomites, you will cycle through the Valsugana valley to Feltre. The former Dolomites railway track will lead you into the direction of the Olympic town Cortina d’Ampezzo. Finally you will greet the famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) from the Höhlensteintal before you head back to Hochpustertal. This cycling tour has been designed especially for e-bikers. Most of the route follows cycling paths, sometimes quiet side roads. Although you always have an eye on the Dolomites, you cycle comfortably at their feet along cycle paths and quiet side roads. For sporty cyclists this route can be done also with a trekking bike. For the stationary version of this tour, you are based in Hochpustertal. The program gives you space for an individual organisation of the stages and guarantees fun for all cyclists. The bicycle tour leads you into side valleys of the Hochpustertal to Sesto and Casies and on the old Dolomites railway track from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Dobbiaco. Ideal for families; it runs consistently on valley cycle paths without steep inclines. On most days there is the possibility to choose independently the desired length of route and to adapt according to this the transfer by minibus or train. In addition for convenience you can take a day of rest. There are more demanding routes for experienced bikers. Biking Tour Meeting: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco Airport:   Innsbruck Transfer: Trip Brochure (PDF)

Packages and Options

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Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Sample Itinerary: Progressive option - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 2 (Monday): Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco to Klausen/Chiusa
On the first part of today’s route the Pustertal cycling path will show you the way. The river Rienz accompanies you to Brunico, inviting you for a rest and a stroll through the city. Back in the saddle you pass the ruins of Mühlbacher Klause – the final point of the Pustertal valley. Shortly before Bressanone you can visit the monastery of Neustift or the fortress Franzensfeste. Bressanone is worth a visit as well. From far away, cloister Säben is welcoming you soaring over the city of Chiusa (Klausen), where you will spend the night.
Biking approx. 80-85 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Chiusa/Klausen

Day 3 (Tuesday): Chiusa/Klausen to Trento
You start the fay by cycling along the river Eisack to Ponte Gardena, from where you will admire the view on castle Trostburg. The valley leads you to South Tyrol’s capital city Bolzano where two different linguistic cultures meet each other as well as the Italian and Tyrolean life styles. After a visit of Bolzano`s pedestrian and shopping area Lauben and the fruit market you will follow river Etsch and leave South Tyrol passing the Salurner Klause – border between the German speaking South Tyrol and the Italian speaking Trentino. Fruit trees and wineyards accompany your way to the former bishop’s town Trento with its inviting historic town and castle Buonconsiglio. It is possible to make a short detour to lake Kaltern.
Biking approx. 90 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Trento

Day 4 (Wednesday): Trento to Feltre
You cycle past lake Caldonazzo which is inviting you for a longer stop. The first part to Caldonazzo is quite steep and can be shortened by taking the train. Through the impressive Valsugana valley the way leads you to Feltre, a small city on the former “Via Claudia Augusta”, an important Roman road from Aquileia to Augsburg in Germany.
Biking approx. 95 km (shorter option with train approx. 65 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Feltre

Day 5 (Thursday): Feltre to Pieve di Cadore
Through an alley of broad-leaved forests you reach Belluno, small capital city of the homonymous province. Today you will pass picturesque villages, inviting you for a rest every now and then. Towards north you continue your way back north, passing Longarone. This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide at the Vajont dam above the village caused a flood. On the new cycling path you will get from Longarone to Pieve di Cadore, where you will spend the night.
Biking approx. 85 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Pieve di Cadore

Day 6 (Friday): Pieve di Cadore to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco
Pure nature is the motto of today’s stage. The most important stop of the former Dolomites railway has been Cortina d`Ampezzo surrounded by some of the most famous Dolomites peaks - 1956 Winter Olympics have been celebrated there. Along the track of the former Dolomites railway you reach the border of the region Veneto and get back to South Tyrol. The nature park Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) on your right and nature park Fanes Sennes Prags to your left have to show you lots of scenic highlights on this last stage: enjoy a Cappuccino or an ice-cream at lake Dürrensee or a boat trip on the emerald green lake Toblacher See.
Biking approx. 60-65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 7 (Saturday): Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: Hotel based option - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 2: Along the Pustertal cycle path and the river Rienz
Starting from the highest point the cycle path is wriggling along the river Rienz through the villages of the valley to Bruneck/Brunico. Visit the castle with its Messner Mountain Museum or the open-air museum of Dietenheim. Ambitious cyclists have the possibility to continue the cycling path to the valley Tauferer Ahrntal and to visit castle Taufers.
Return transfer from Bruneck/Brunico to your hotel in the afternoon.
Biking approx. 25-30 km to Bruneck (approx. 55-60km if going to Sand)
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 3: Sextner Valley
The cycle path will bring you into he valley Fischleintal. From above some famous peaks of the Dolomites are greeting while you stroll through the Sextner valley. Out of the valley you cycle to San Candido (famous Romanic dome). After a refreshment at the source of the river Drava you return to the hotel.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 4: Drava cycle path
You arrive to San Candido, before you overstep the nearby Italian-Austrian border right after Prato Drava. Then, you cycle to Lienz, which is located on the confluence of Isel and Drava. Worth seeing are the historic centre and the castle Schloss Bruck. Return transfer to your hotel in the afternoon.
Biking approx. 50-55 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 5: Along the Dolomites railway track
Transfer to Cortina d`Ampezzo. On the unique road, with - especially for cyclists - illuminated tunnels of the erst-while track, the path leads you from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Cimabanche, the highest point of the tour. Following the cycle path you pass lake Dürrensee, don`t forget to look over your shoulder and enjoy the view of the massif of Cristallo. Shortly afterwards you will see the world famous Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks). Passing by lake Toblachersee you reach your hotel. Ambitious bikers can cycle both ways instead of taking the shuttle in the morning (approx. 60-70 km).
Biking approx. 30-35 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 6: Gsiesertal Valley
This valley is characterised by traditional farms and a big calmness and tranquillity. In Monguelfo there is the possibility to visit the castle or you have a break in Villabassa for searching refreshment in the Kneipp facility.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco

Day 7: Departure
Indivdiual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

                            Villabassa/Niederdorf area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	32	37	45	52	61	68	72	70	63	53	41	32
Average Low Temperature (°F)	18	20	27	33	41	47	51	50	44	37	27	20
Average High Temperature (°C)	0	3	7	11	16	20	22	21	17	12	5	0
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-8	-7	-3	1	5	8	10	10	7	3	-3	-7
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	3	2	4	5	8	10	10	10	6	4	3	4

Source: NOAA


Seasons
This region benefits from a mild Mediterranean climate bringing a lot of sunshine throughout the year and allowing fro clement winters.

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Accommodations
During the point to point program, nights are spent in different locations.
During the hotel based program, all nights are spent at the same location.

Description
All accommodations offer private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

During the point to point program you sleep in 3-star hotels.
During the hotel based program, you are accommodated in a superior 3-star hotel or a 4-star hotel.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
During the point to point program, all breakfasts are included.
During the hotel based program, all breakfasts and dinners are included.

Meals included in the program are eaten at the accommodations.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 to 3 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14

Progressive Tour: approx. 385-415km total
Hotel Based Tour: approx. 200km total

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No