Dolomites
Majestic Italy
One of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world, the Dolomites are made up of 2,700 square miles of rocky crags in northeastern Italy. The region is home to a mix of cultures and languages (including Italian and German) which can be seen in the architecture and the local cuisine. The German and Italian influence combine to make some of the best pasta and pastries in Europe.
Medieval towns, historic castles, and churches dot the mountainsides, and the region is considered home to some of the grandest cycling in all of Italy, full of many dedicated, well-marked bicycle routes. While these mountains may bring to mind steep climbs and rigorous cycling, there are tours for everyone from newbies to advanced cyclists. The best months for biking are June and September, but cyclists will also enjoy the summer months on the quieter routes.
“By far the most beautiful bike tour we have had the opportunity to take Every day was spectacular, biking through the mountain passes of the Dolomites, and each stop featured a very beautiful and memorable historic town with shopping, sights and more adventure."
Level of difficulty
Tours using road, hybrid or touring bikes:
- Mostly flat
- Flat with some gentle slopes
- Rolling, hilly terrain
- Some long and/or steep climbs
- Extensive climbing
Tours using mountain bikes:
- Mostly flat, wide trails
- Some gentle slopes, wide trails
- Rolling, hilly terrain and/or narrow trails
- Some long and/or steep climbs and/or technical trails
- Extensive climbing and/or highly technical trails
Innsbruck to Bolzano (Adige)
Country: Austria, Italy
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays and Wednesdays: Apr 27-Oct 5, 2019
Tour of Mont Blanc: “High Mountain” Biking in the Alps
Country: France, Italy, Switzerland
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
Saturdays: Jun 15-Oct 12, 2019 (minimum 4 participants)
Dolomites to Trieste via Lake Bled at the Foot of the Julian Alps
Country: Italy, Slovenia
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays: May 4-Jul 6; Jul 20-Sep 22, 2019; Tuesdays and Fridays: Jun 11-Sep 10, 2019 (additional dates available for groups of 5 or more)
Bolzano – Verona – Venice
Country: Italy
Self-Guided: from €730 (US$848)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Guided:
Jun 15, Jul 6, Aug 31, Sep 28, 2019 (minimum 8 participants)
Self-Guided:
Every Saturday and Sunday: Mar 23-Oct 19, 2019. Every Tuesday and Wednesday: Apr 30-Sep 18, 2019 (additional departures upon request for parties of 5 or more)
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays and Sundays: Apr 27-Oct 6, 2019
Dolomites to Venice Along the Old Dolomites Railway Track
Country: Italy
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Saturdays: May 4-Jul 6; Jul 20-Sep 22; Wednesdays: Jun 5-Aug 28, 2019 (additional dates available for groups of 5 or more)
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
Country: Italy
US$ based on current exchange rate
Start Dates
Self-Guided:
Daily: May 25-Sep 21, 2019 (minimum 2 persons)
