ABSTRACT
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DETAILS
DAILY PROGRAM
Individual arrival at the hotel.
The bikes will be located at our rental shop, 200m from the train station. Here you will be able to try out the bikes we have prepared for you. At the hotel you will find our package with all the information you need to face the trip. You will be provided with a video briefing, explaining the entire journey so you can watch it again and again along the way.
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: none
From Dobbiaco you start on the bike path into the Höhlenstein Valley, the former Dolomite Railway, past lake Toblach and the War cemetery. This area was used as the front during the 1st World War. You carry on past lake Dürrensee (on the left you can see the famous Drei Zinnen/Three Peaks); the cycle path ascends slightly before you get to the border – Gemärk/Cimabanche - of the region South Tyrol and the region of the Veneto. From here you cycle towards the south to Cortina d`Ampezzo
• Daily distance: 19 - 22 mi / 30-35 km
• Elevation gain: ascent 1148 ft / 350 m - descent 984 ft / 300 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
Today the path is going slightly downwards, for the most part on the old railway track; you will see the Sorapis on the left and located on the right the Cinque Torri (Five Towers). You continue to the south through the Boite Valley towards Pieve/Calalzo di Cadore. From here the new cycling path takes you to Longarone. This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide filled the dam above the village and caused a flood. From Longarone the cycle path is slightly hilly until you reach Belluno.
• Daily distance: 47 mi / 75 km
• Elevation gain: ascent 656 ft / 200 m - descent 3281 ft / 1000 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
From Belluno, the small capital of this province, the tour follows tree lined avenues and hilly landscapes until the end of the day in Feltre. During the day you come along small and scenic villages. In the North you see the magnificent southern Dolomites, your companion for the first stages.
• Daily distance: 25 mi / 40 km
• Elevation gain: uphill 919 ft / 280 m - downhill 1313 ft / 400 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
The first kilometers you cycle easily before you descend to the Brenta Valley. Where the river Brenta joins the plains, lies the town of Bassano del Grappa. The name of the town comes from Mount “Monte” Grappa. Upon arrival you can enjoy a well-earned “Grappa”. There are many places of interest to visit in the town such as San Francesco, the „Museo Civico “(museum) or the Piazza della Libertà.
• Daily distance: 34 mi / 55 km
• Elevation gain: uphill 656 ft / 200 m - downhill 1148 ft / 350 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
On leaving the Dolomitic Alps, you occasionally see various villas designed by the renowned architect Palladio. The town of Asolo is ideal for a rest before continuing along to the plains to Treviso, the town of the water striders. Along the canals there are many wonderful houses and shops to admire. This is a center for Italian fashion, especially shoes and famous labels like Benetton.
• Daily distance: 34 mi / 55 km
• Elevation gain: uphill 919 ft / 280 m - downhill 1313 ft / 400 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
Following the River Sile, you cycle towards the Adriatic Sea straight to Venice (mainland) where the impressive “Serenissima “can be admired.
• Daily distance: 28 mi / 45km
• Elevation gain: uphill 0 ft / 0 m - downhill 0 ft / 0 m
• Accommodations: 3* / 4* hotels
• Meals: Breakfast
Individual departure from Venice/Mestre or possibility to extend your stay.
If you rented the bikes, you could leave them at the last hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast
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Highlights
• Dobbiaco – home of the famous three peaks, symbol of the Dolomites
• Longarone – Artisanal “gelato” is a delicacy in these areas.
• Bassano del Grappa – Famous for its “grappa”, a grape based pomace brandy, produced in Italy’s oldest distillery.
• Venice – the most unique and spectacular city in Italy, which should be visited at least once in a lifetime.
Includes
• Accommodations in hotels 3-4* hotels, daily breakfast included
• Baggage transfer
• Briefing and bike fitting
• GPS tracks and navigation app
• Support line / assistance (8 am – 7 pm)
• Printed detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
Excludes
• Bike rentals
• Arrival/departure transfers to tour start/end point.
• Local hotel taxes (2 to 5 euro per night per person, to be paid locally by traveler)
• Cycle guide or van support
• Beverages and meals not specified as included.
• Entrance to museums/sites or other activities not specified as included.
• Insurance (medical, trip cancellation and interruption, baggage, bike rental)
• All not expressly mentioned under the item “Included services“
Pricing
Starting at €814 per person, double occupancy (2 pax minimum).
Additional:
• Mid season (May 8 – Jun 14 / Sep 12-25) supplement:: €90
• High season (Jun 15 – Sep 11) supplement: €160
• Single supplement: €269
Bike Options
• Touring bike
• Electric touring/trekking bike
• Premium bike
• Gravel bike
Extra Costs
Bike Rentals
• Rental bike 21-gear: €99
• Rental electric bike: €269 (500W battery, range up to 100km)
• Premium bike: €169
• Gravel bike: €190
Rentals include lateral bag, handlebar bag, lock, pump, foam for tire repair.
Services:
• Cycle guide or van support (priced upon request)
• Medical or luggage insurance (on request)
• Rental bike insurance (19€ for 21-gear bikes and 45€ for all the other kind of bikes)
• Accomodation upgrade possible on request
• Transfer to the starting point, available every Wednesday and Saturday (79€/person + 39€ / own bike)
• Parking possibilities in Dobbiaco – free and unguarded public parking area