Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at the hotel in the heart of the Dolomites. Free (unguarded) parking facilities are available close to the hotel.
Day 2: Along the Pustertal cycle path and the Rienz River: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco – Bruneck/Brunico (16-37 miles/25-60 km)
Starting from the highest point, the cycle path winds along the river Rienz through the villages of the valley to Brunico. Visit castle Bruneck with its Messner Mountain Museum or the open-air museum of Dietenheim.
Ambitious cyclists have the possibility to continue on the cycling path to the Tauferer Ahrntal and to visit castle Taufers. Return transfer from Brunico to your hotel in the afternoon.
Day 3: The Sexten Dolomites (13-16 miles/21-26 km)
After a transfer into the valley Fischleintal, the starting point of today's stage, you go on by bike. From above you, the famous peaks of the Dolomites greet you as you pedal through the Sexten Valley. Out of the Valley, you cycle to Innichen/San Candido (famous Romanic dome). After refreshment at the source of the river Drau/Drava you return to the hotel.
A longer cycling option is available if you wish for more distance.
Day 4: The Drava/Drau Bicycle Path (31-34 miles/50-55 km)
You leave and make your way to San Candido, before you cross the nearby Italian-Austrian border right after Prato Drava. You cycle to Lienz, which is located on the confluence of Isel and Drava. The Historic Centre and the castle, Schloss Bruck, are worth seeing. Return transfer to your hotel in the afternoon.
Day 5: Cycling path along the Dolomites railway track – Cortina d’Ampezzo (19-22 miles/30-35 km)
Shuttle transport to Cortina. On the unique road, with - especially for cyclists - illuminated tunnels of the erstwhile 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. Passing by lake Toblachersee you reach your hotel.
A longer cycling option is available if you wish for more distance.
Day 6: Gsies Valley (16-19 miles/25-30 km)
After the breakfast, you'll transfer to the starting point of the tour in the Gsies Valley. This valley is characterized by traditional farms and serene calmness and tranquillity. In Welsberg/Monguelfo there is the possibility to visit the castle or to have a break in Niederdorf/Villabassa for searching refreshment in the Kneipp facility.
Day 7: Departure
Individual departure or extension of your stay.
