Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

★★★★★★4.8/5 (19)
6 nights
25 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 1094
Bike tour in Italy
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Book this tour
Ask a tour advisor

Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

★★★★★★4.8/5 (19)

Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

6 nights
25 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 1094
Bike tour in Italy

Book this tour
Ask a tour advisor
Why book with us?

Tap above to jump to different sections of this tour

  • Explore an enchanting landscape of valleys, peaks, and picturesque towns

    Enjoy peak levels of adventure on this dynamic cycling tour to the Dolomites. At the feet of these domineering peaks, you'll cycle without meeting steep inclines, following well-built cycle paths including the 'Toblach/Dobbiaco - Lienz' and 'Drava/Drau Bicycle Path'.

    The sight of the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks) from Lake Toblach is sure to stay in your memory for a very long time, whilst your affection will endure for the typical valley towns long after you leave Italy.

    You'll be based out of one hotel in Hochpustertal, leaving your room each day for your bicycle tour. This family-friendly route will lead you into the surrounding valleys of Hochpustertal, Sexten and Gsies, and on to the old Dolomites railway track that runs towards Cortina d'Ampezzo. The program gives you space for individual organization and guarantees fun for all cyclists, whether you're an ambitious road racer or a pleasure-seeking tourist.

    • Delicious pastas in Italy! Sorin Popa@Unsplash
    • Bruneck in South Tyrol, Italy. Hannes Vikoler@Unsplash
    • Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy. Daniel Sebler, Unsplash
    • Cycling into a dramatic Dolomite valley surrounded by towering cliffs. -toFA
    • Great Italian wines & cheeses! Louis Hansel@Unsplash
    • A historic railway tunnel along a forested mountain trail. -toFA
    • Italian pizzas! Christian Mackie@Unsplash
    • Castle Bruneck. Brunorock@pexels
    • Italy has the best gelato@ Alana Harris@Unsplash
    • Cortina d'Ampezzo & Lago di Landro, Dolomite, South Tyrol, Italy. Domenico Convertini@Flickr

    View more photos

    Highlights

    • Cycle path network of Hochpustertal, perfect for a bicycle tour with the whole family
    • The Drava/Drau bicycle path, with the classic Toblach/Dobbiaco-Lienz cycle path
    • Dobbiaco, in the heart of the Dolomites
    • Lake Toblach and the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks)
    • Cycle path along the old Dolomites railway track
    • Cortina d'Ampezzo
    • The cities of Bruneck/Brunico and Lienz
    • The tradition-steeped Gsies Valley
    • The Sexten Valley

    Learn More

    Learn more about our self-guided tours or see more bike tours in Italy.

    Interested in adding to your itinerary? Take a look at our cycling day tours in Milan and Verona.

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

    Photos 

  • Tour Photos

    Traveler photos

    • On the road above San Candido (photo by Katie Walker)
    • The view riding back to Dobbiaco (photo by Katie Walker)
    • A poppy field riding back from Brunico (photo by Katie Walker)
    • The views from Talschluss Hutte (photo by Katie Walker)
    • Le Tre Cime from the trail from Cortina d’Ampezzo (photo by Katie Walker)
    • Lake Braies (photo by Katie Walker)
    • Loading the bikes for the Cortina D'Ampezzo shuttle. (photo by Marcie B.)
    • Lovely stream side bicycle path out of San Candido to Sesto passed rural chalets with a winter stockpile of wood. (photo by Marcie B.)
    • This fabulous dessert from the Hotel Laurin was simply called "Disassembled Apple Strudel." (photo by Marcie B.)
    • Back home and still smiling from all the wonderful memories. (photo by Marcie B.)
    • (photo by ShopTherapy)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • (photo by Elizabeth Brehaut)
    • (photo by Elizabeth Brehaut)
    • The Dolomites (photo by Linda Croft)
    • (photo by Linda Croft)
    • (photo by Linda Croft)
    • (photo by Linda Croft)
    • (photo by Linda Croft)

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Tour Description Daily Program 

  • Daily program

    Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
    Arrive at your hotel in the Hochpustertal Valley, an area well connected to the Dolomites and known for its cycling routes. Free public parking is available nearby. Villabassa is noted for its Kneipp water therapy facilities and public parks, while Dobbiaco is known for its connection to composer Gustav Mahler, who spent summers here. Depending on your arrival time, you may want to explore the local surroundings before beginning your tour.

    Day 2: Pustertal cycle path: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco – Bruneck/Brunico or Sand in Taufers (16 -19 mi / 25-30 km or 34-37 mi / 55-60 km)
    From Dobbiaco or Villabassa, follow the Pustertal cycle path along the River Rienz, passing through small valley villages before arriving in Bruneck. Here you can visit Castle Bruneck, home to the Messner Mountain Museum, or explore the Dietenheim Open-Air Museum. At this point, you can choose to finish your ride in Bruneck or extend your day by continuing into the Tauferer Ahrntal Valley to Sand in Taufers. This longer option includes the chance to visit Castle Taufers, a medieval fortress with furnished rooms and panoramic views. In the afternoon, transfer back to your hotel.

    Day 3: The Sextner Valley: From the Sextner Dolomites to Hochpustertal (25 mi / 40 km)
    Ride into the Fischleintal Valley, a narrow valley framed by some of the most recognizable peaks of the Sexten Dolomites. Continue to San Candido, known for its 12th-century Romanesque collegiate church and frescoes. On the return journey, there is the opportunity to stop at the source of the River Drava, which flows through Austria and Slovenia before joining the Danube.

    Day 4: Drava/Drau cycle path: Toblach/Dobbiaco - Lienz (31-34 mi / 50-55 km)
    Cycle from Dobbiaco or Villabassa to San Candido, then cross into Austria near Prato Drava. The route follows a steady downhill gradient to Lienz, located where the Isel and Drava rivers meet. Lienz has a well-preserved old town and Schloss Bruck, a 13th-century castle now serving as a museum. Afternoon transfer back to your hotel.

    Day 5: Dolomites railway track: Cortina d’Ampezzo - Hochpustertal (19-22 mi / 30-35 km or 37-44 mi / 60-70 km)
    After a morning transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo, set off along the route of the former Dolomites railway, now a dedicated cycling path. The ride takes you through restored tunnels and over gentle gradients to Cimabanche, the highest point of the tour. From here, the route descends past Lake Dürrensee with views of the Cristallo massif, and soon after, you’ll reach one of the most famous sights in the Dolomites, the Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks), clearly visible from the path. Continue to Lake Toblachersee before arriving back at your hotel. Experienced cyclists may choose to ride both directions instead of taking the morning transfer.

    Day 6: Gsies Valley (34 mi / 55 km)
    Ride through the Gsiesertal Valley, an area with working farms and open meadows. In Monguelfo, you can visit the local castle, which dates back to the 12th century. On the return, you may stop in Villabassa to try the Kneipp water therapy facilities, which use alternating hot and cold water to improve circulation.

    Day 7: Departure
    Individual departure or extension of your stay.

    Photos

    • Delicious pastas in Italy! Sorin Popa@Unsplash
    • Bruneck in South Tyrol, Italy. Hannes Vikoler@Unsplash
    • Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy. Daniel Sebler, Unsplash
    • Cycling into a dramatic Dolomite valley surrounded by towering cliffs. -toFA
    • Great Italian wines & cheeses! Louis Hansel@Unsplash
    • A historic railway tunnel along a forested mountain trail. -toFA
    • Italian pizzas! Christian Mackie@Unsplash
    • Castle Bruneck. Brunorock@pexels
    • Italy has the best gelato@ Alana Harris@Unsplash

    View more photos

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Photos Accommodation 

  • Accommodation

    Hotels

    These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

    Category A: 4-star hotel

    Hotel Laurin, Dobbiaco

    Category B: 3-star hotel

    Hotel Rosengarten, Dobbiaco

    Please note: You will have to pay a visitor's tax at hotel reception upon checkout each day (€2-6 per person).

    Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Daily program Bikes 

  • Bikes

    Standard trekking bike

    Available in two frame styles - Unisex with step-through frame and Men's with high crossbar.

    Unisex frame:

    • Simano Alivio/Deore, 21-gear freewheel
    • Royal saddle
    • Step-through frame
    • sizes : S-XL

    Men's frame:

    • Aluminum frame
    • Simano Alivio/Deore, 21-gear freewheel
    • Waterbottle holder
    • Royal saddle
    • sizes : S-XL
    • A yellow unisex trekking bike equipped with green panniers labeled "Fun Active Tours" and a small handlebar bag. The bike features a comfortable step-through design and front suspension.
    • A yellow trekking bike equipped with a green front handlebar bag and rear pannier, with the logo "Fun Active Tours."

    TOP trekking bike

    The TOP trekking bike features high-end mechanisms (Shimano XT), ensuring greater smoothness than the standard bike.

    • Aluminum frame
    • Simano Deore XT, 30-gear freewheel
    • sizes : S-XL
    • A light gray trekking bike with front suspension, a rear rack, and a sleek frame design.

    Electrically-assisted bike

    • Step-through frame
    • Bosch Performance Line Motor
    • 9-gear
    • Range performance: approximately 100km (using middle/constance speed)

    *More about electrically-assisted bikes >

    • An electrically-assisted bike with a black frame, green rear pannier, and a battery pack integrated into the frame.

    All bikes are equipped with:

    • A high-quality saddlebag (one per bike): this waterproof rear pannier has a roll closure that allows you to customize the size of the bag and seal it so that it’s watertight. Thanks to the symmetrical construction, it can be mounted on either the left or the right side.
    • A handlebar bag (one per room): This waterproof handlebar bag is perfect for securely storing essentials you want readily accessible. Key features include a detachable map compartment, a Klickfix attachment for easy mounting, and a convenient shoulder strap for added versatility.
    • Bike tire foam (one per room)
    • Pump (one per room)
    • Bicycle computer (one per room): easy-to-use bicycle computer which keeps track of average speed, distance, time
    • Wheel-lock (one per room)

    Please note that the bikes are not equipped with phone holders. Since the tour operator provides a navigational app, we recommend bringing one with you for easeful use of the app.

    The bikes will be picked up from the local bike shop or they may be at your disposal in the arrival hotel. At the end of your bike tour you simply leave the rental bike at the last hotel.

    Bike Protection:
    Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE. 

    Pedals:
    The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

    Helmets:
    Helmets are available to purchase for €25.

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Accommodation Dates & Prices 

  • Dates & Prices

    Questions about pricing or options? Call +1-215-613-0874 to talk to a Tour Advisor now.



    Aug 25–31, 2025 (Daily)Aug 25–31, 2025 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Sep 1–11, 2025 (Daily)Sep 1–11, 2025 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Sep 13–21, 2025 (Daily)Sep 13–21, 2025 (Daily) from € 1094Book
    May 23–31, 2026 (Daily)May 23–31, 2026 (Daily) from € 1094Book
    Jun 1–12, 2026 (Daily)Jun 1–12, 2026 (Daily) from € 1094Book
    Jun 13–30, 2026 (Daily)Jun 13–30, 2026 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Jul 1–31, 2026 (Daily)Jul 1–31, 2026 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Aug 24–31, 2026 (Daily)Aug 24–31, 2026 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Sep 1–11, 2026 (Daily)Sep 1–11, 2026 (Daily) from € 1254Book
    Sep 12–20, 2026 (Daily)Sep 12–20, 2026 (Daily) from € 1094Book

    Pricing details and extra options

    Included services

    • 6 nights accommodation in Villabassa or Dobbiaco (based on chosen hotel category)
    • Breakfast
    • 3-course evening meals
    • Standard trekking bike
    • All transfers according to the program, before or after the daily tour (the tour order might be changed depending on the arrival day)
    • Video tour briefing
    • Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
    • Navigation App
    • Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
    • Free parking spot

    Please note: You will have to pay a visitor's tax at hotel reception upon checkout

    Tour Company

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Bikes Other Details 

  • Map

    Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

    Surface and terrain

    The itinerary runs consistently on valley cycle paths without steep inclines. On most days, there is the possibility to choose the desired length of the route and to adapt it with transfers by minibus or train. You can also add rest days.

    The tour is very suitable for families with children. The cycling route has been planned for relaxed, relatively easy riding. More difficult routes are also available.

    How to get there

    Tour start and end
    Nearest airport: Treviso, Venice Marco Polo, Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari, and Innsbruck.
    Nearest train station: Toblach or Niederdorf

    By train:
    Take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change the train to the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off either at Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco depending on the location of your hotel. We can organise your airport transfer to the first hotel (on request and not included in the price).

    Timetable available on:
    www.deutschebahn.de
    www.oebb.at
    www.trenitalia.com

    Tips on getting to and from your tour.

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Dates & Prices Tour Reviews 

  • Reviews

      Write a review

    • ★★★★★ Lisa C 3 weeks ago

      Bicycle paths of the Dolomites

      This was a great trip for our family of four to explore a beautiful area. The hotel was very comfortable and the included food was excellent. The local tour company was very helpful, although it was a little confusing to follow their paperwork so make sure to meet with them directly before you starts to confirm routes and days for transfers. It would also be helpful to check with the bike company to see if there are any route closures or events that may interfere with your trip. We had a large bike race which closed one of our trails one day which we didn’t know about and had to ride on the road and another day had a partial path closure of unknown reason. This could hav easily been avoided if the bike company had shared this information. The bikes were great but you may have to be proactive/assertive to determine details of route changes. All in all we really enjoyed our trip.

    • ★★★★★ Lisa C 1 month ago

      Bicycle path of the Dolomites based in 1 hotel

      Beautiful scenery with challenging, yet manageable routes through amazing scenery. We cycled with our two teenage daughters (14, 16) who loved every minute of it. Being based in one hotel was very nice, and each day proved to be an entirely different experience. We were grateful to have this beautiful opportunity

      What was the date of your tour?
      July 2025
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Katie Walker 1 month ago

      A perfect way to be introduced to the Dolomites!

      The five day tour provided an excellent introduction to the spectacular scenery and splendour of the South Tyrol area. Staying at one hotel (The Hotel Germanic - excellent service all around), allowed us to focus on each day’s itinerary and not on packing up and moving on. The views biking out of Dobbiaco from all directions were breathtaking taking. We will be back!

      What was the date of your tour?
      June to July
      How many tours have you completed?
      Four
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • On the road above San Candido (photo by Katie Walker)
      • The view riding back to Dobbiaco (photo by Katie Walker)
      • A poppy field riding back from Brunico (photo by Katie Walker)
      • The views from Talschluss Hutte (photo by Katie Walker)
      • Le Tre Cime from the trail from Cortina d’Ampezzo (photo by Katie Walker)
      • Lake Braies (photo by Katie Walker)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Jacqui M 2 months ago

      Superb!

      Absolutely perfect, could ride at your own pace all day, stopping where ever you needed. Scenery spectacular and it was also lovely cycling around the farms as well listening to the cow bells and birds. Bikes were fabulous, practically new and surprisingly comfortable! Hotel was fabulous and amazing food every day. Highly recommend.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2025
      How many tours have you completed?
      1
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • ★★★★★ Marcie B. 11 months ago

      Dazzling Dolomites and so much more!

      An excellent introduction to the Sud Tirol region via out-and-back bicycle day tours. Returning to our beautiful nest at the Hotel Laurin every evening was exceptional and we enjoyed a feast for the senses every single dinner. We had a reserved table for our entire stay (breakfast buffet and gourmet multiple course dinners) and the reception and wait staff were friendly, efficient and very customer service oriented. We selected e-bikes and are glad we did (we are 80 and 79 years of age and love E-bikes)! The itinerary had slightly changed from the original program, but it was easy to adjust our expectations based on shuttle availability. The routes were well marked and the app's instructions were clear. We knew there wouldn't be a handlebar phone mount, so brought one. Also we upgraded our T-Mobile coverage for 5G coverage for the month we were abroad.
      We also appreciated the brand new pair of panniers and the handlebar bag (one per room).
      The only day we encountered an unpaved route was the Cortina d'Ampezzo former rail to trail route. The drop off shuttle pointed in the general direction of the bicycle path, but it took the SIX of us to figure out it wasn't immediately visible. We had to pedal past the bobsled shed/track and push the bikes up a relatively steep embankment to access the then well-marked and mostly packed gravel trail into Cortina.
      Fall weather can be fickle, but we biked every day in a different direction without issue. Raingear was indispensable on two of the five cycling days.
      The ride to Lago di Braies can involve some traffic the closer one gets, but cyclists don't have to pay for parking and it's well worth the long climb.
      All in all, we would rate this tour company, the hotel facilities and the quality of the instructions to all the bike destinations highly.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      10+
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Loading the bikes for the Cortina D'Ampezzo shuttle. (photo by Marcie B.)
      • Lovely stream side bicycle path out of San Candido to Sesto passed rural chalets with a winter stockpile of wood. (photo by Marcie B.)
      • This fabulous dessert from the Hotel Laurin was simply called "Disassembled Apple Strudel." (photo by Marcie B.)
      • Back home and still smiling from all the wonderful memories. (photo by Marcie B.)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Nancy Nestler 11 months ago

      Loved the area!

      We loved exploring the area. There was a lot of variety going in different directions each day. We found the paths and day trips to be different enough that we felt like we were exploring a new place every day. Well done!

      One comment - don't do the Toblach to Lienz ride on a beautiful weekend day, especially at the same time the train arrives. The route was too crowded to enjoy for about 1/3 of the ride.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes

      • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac October 3, 2024

        Hi Nancy, we're so glad you enjoyed exploring the area and appreciated the variety in the daily routes. Special thanks for your note about the Toblach to Lienz ride. We'll take that into account and recommend avoiding peak times to enhance the experience.

      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ ShopTherapy 12 months ago

      Stunning Views

      This was our first biking trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it. No problems with the ebikes although we were concerned that tools and a flat repair kit were not included. Appreciated the pannier to carry our stuff. App worked well at guiding us, just a few wrong turns. The packet with maps and history of sites was great. The Hotel Hubertushof was charming. It was about a mile from the center of town. Staff was friendly and efficient, and the multi-course dinners were a nice ending to each day. Highly recommend this trip.

      • (photo by ShopTherapy)
    • ★★★★★ Allan Starr 12 months ago

      Enjoyed staying in one hotel for the week

      Since we are all paying the same price for the tour, I was disappointed that we all didn’t get the route package as there was only one per room. I shared a room with a friend and we both didn’t ride at the same time and the same speed and there were times when we were separated and missed the correct trail directions because of lack of route information. The local tour company would not supply emergency repair tools if there was a flat tire while we were in an area that was not accessible to contact anyone for help. Since we had ebike’s we asked to coverer the digital display and phone, but they didn’t supply a phone holder for the bike.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      5
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 1/5 Tour documents
      • 1/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Susan Roberts 12 months ago

      Terrific!

      The hotel was very convenient except for not having an elevator. Breakfast bar and 5 course dinners were excellent. All 5 bike routes and surfaces were good to excellent. Fun Active transportation was excellent. The weather was perfect and the mountain scenery was spectacular!

      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • ★★★★★ Susan Roberts 12 months ago

      Terrific!

      The hotel was very convenient except for not having an elevator. Breakfast bar and 5 course dinners were excellent. All 5 bike routes and surfaces were good to excellent. Transportation was excellent. The weather was perfect and the mountain scenery was spectacular!

      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
      • (photo by Susan Roberts)
    • ★★★★★ Elizabeth Brehaut June 17, 2024

      Good weather, amazing Dolomites

      Based at a friendly family hotel where we were served bountiful delicious food prepared from local products, we were able to enjoy each days ride with energy and enthusiasm. Our bikes were comfortable and reliable. We appreciated the app to keep on track and to be alerted to places of interest to visit and to get to know the areas we visited. The locals were welcoming too.
      The rides provided enough challenge for us without e-support although we could choose level of difficulty with the variations offered.
      A great week in the South Tyrol valleys and meadows.

      • (photo by Elizabeth Brehaut)
      • (photo by Elizabeth Brehaut)
    • ★★★★★ Lisa LeRoy June 10, 2024

      Great way to start with self-guide cycling trips

      The Hotel Laurin in Toblach-Dobbiaco was a truly wonderful base from which to explore the Tres Clims area of the Dolomites. The hotel was beautiful, new and clean with great views from the balconies. The food was spectacular. Every meal was a work of art. The hotel staff were kind and helpful. The pool, saunas and spa were relaxing. The cycling paths are bike/pedestrian only paths and mostly well marked. The scenery is fantastic on all of the rides. Each town has something special about it. The bicycles are pretty good. The maps were fairly good and the GPS program that is provided is also pretty good. The navigation could be a little better. I'd recommend communicating with the local tour company in advance of starting the trip to get an orientation to ride packet and the GPS program. There are bus and train transfers needed which we didn't realize and did not have one for each person in our group - the hotel provided them when we asked. The tour company was unclear on how many people were in our group and that led to extra clarification that was important. The packets did not include all of the same materials.
      Tour Operator is located near the hotel but they have a call center that is elsewhere and depending what language you speak, you might need staff members in one or the other location. The order of the daily rides may change depending on availability of vans for days when transfers to or from a ride start/end are needed. We didn't realize this before setting off on our first day. We also wished we had known that there was an Austrian holiday the day we went to Cortina because everything was closed and we could not visit the museum or other attractions. More communication with the local company would have helped us with better planning. It was rainy and cold the week of our trip and we had to buy extra waterproof gear which is easy in Dobbiacco because there are several sporting goods shops.We were a friend group of 4 women -- all experienced cyclists and intrepid travelers. This trip is perfect for that type of group.

      What was the date of your tour?
      May 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      8
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Linda Croft September 23, 2023

      A Scenic Paradise

      What an outstanding cycling paradise! The Dolomites are breathtaking. The bike tour operator in Italy was fabulous. I rented an e-bike and it was brand new! The information package was well organized and the trail maps were great. I had no problems with the shuttle on the day I took it. The cycling paths were very well marked with no question as to which way to my destination. The hotel was beyond expectations! I stayed in Dobbiaco at Hotel Laurin’s. The staff were fabulous. The breakfasts were delicious and the 5 course dinner was outstanding every night! The garden, spa and pool area were so relaxing. The value for a solo traveller like myself was unbelievable. I highly recommend this trip!

      • The Dolomites (photo by Linda Croft)
      • (photo by Linda Croft)
      • (photo by Linda Croft)
      • (photo by Linda Croft)
      • (photo by Linda Croft)
    • ★★★★★ Daniel Villegas June 22, 2023

      Great rides, not so great organization

      The rides to beautiful valleys was amazing and very enjoyable. The company FunActive was not well organized in terms of transfers to start or end points. Bicycles required better maintenance and bicycles were misplaced by the company on the first day. In hindsight if I was to do this again, I would book my own hotel, rent the bikes for a week and do the routes independently.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2023
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 3/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 2/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Catherine Cram June 11, 2023

      Convenient Way to Explore!

      We enjoyed our self-guided bike trip in the Dolomites, with great support from BikeTours.com. We appreciated the detailed route information and app support. My only complaint is that I would liked to have had a better bike to ride instead of the heavy, upright positioned bike provided. The bike didn't make the hills easy and it would have been more enjoyable to be on a lighter, more responsive bike.

      What was the date of your tour?
      May 31st-June 6th, 2023.
      How many tours have you completed?
      One
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 2/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Dotty October 12, 2019

      Our favorite bike trip ever!

      This was a beautiful bike tour on bike paths of the Dolomites. So nice to not have to navigate on busy roads. Each day we either started or ended with a shuttle or train. Some of the paths were paved, others were gravel. Spectacular mountain scenery.

      What was the date of your tour?
      9/15/19 - 9/20/19
      How many tours have you completed?
      5
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with young kids, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Slick October 9, 2017

      Wonderful scenery

      Some directions going through the towns were difficult to follow. Also some of the starting points of the bike route were difficult to find and our driver was vague.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept 22 to Sept 29
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Much easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes

      • BikeTours.com staff reply from Brittany October 10, 2017

        Thanks for letting us know about the directions. We'll work with our local partner on the maps for future clients!

      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Becca August 26, 2017

      Dolomite Area Bike

      Varied rides with extensions for adding more sites and miles. Great local company. Bikes are best for easy bike rides. Adding all extensions to day ride made it better for us. FYI, there are two names for everything here. One in German, one Italian. The culture and food is mostly German. This trip begins in Niederdorf/Villabassa, not Toblach/Dobbiaco. That was confusing and biketours.com should update that.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Aug 20
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with young kids, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • ★★★★★ Retired Teacher September 28, 2016

      Great Scenery, but... poor bikes

      The rental bikes were NOT up to standards. One bike had defective derailluer and and to be substituted. Pedals and seats were hard to replace with ours, mechanic had to return next day with WD430 and oversized wrenches to get pedals off.

      The hotel was very cute and nice, but across plaza from 2 churches that ran LOUD bells. Hotel room had no AC and no screens on windows and we spend time killing flies! The breakfast was good, dinner was good except for one night...do not get venison (2 of 4 of us could not cut with serrated knife!) There was an alternate choice most nights had we know that is better choice.

      This is NOT traditional Italian food. Villabassa and Toblach are in the German speaking section of Sud Tyrol. It is an interesting combination of Austrian and Italian 'fusion' food. White table cloths and waiters. Lots of local wines to choose from.

      The bike routes were VERY Scenic and for the most part enjoyable. We got lucky and only had rain at night, but bring your rain gear just in case! There is some
      gravel surface that gave some of the group tour we bumped into a little trouble, but we had no problems. Most of the rides do not take most of the day, so stop and take all the photos you want. The weather in Dolomites is about 10-15 degrees cooler than Lake Garda because it is about 4000 feet. We started with layers and soon got down to short sleeves on most days in late September.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Mid-Late September
      How many tours have you completed?
      Lots
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 1/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 2/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection

    Bike Paths of the Dolomites

     Other Details Book this tour 

Related locations