Dolomites to Venice Along the Old Dolomites Railway Track

4.4/5 (37)
7 nights
32 miles/day
Self guided from EUR € 894
Bike tour in Italy
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours

Dolomites to Venice Along the Old Dolomites Railway Track

4.4/5 (37)

Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours

7 nights
32 miles/day

Self guided from EUR € 894
Bike tour in Italy

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  • Italian Alps cycling tour through UNESCO mountain landscapes and alpine lakes to the Adriatic coast

    From the northeastern Dolomites, begin an unforgettable cycling tour through the Höhlenstein Valley, past the UNESCO-listed ‘Drei Zinnen’ (Three Peaks), and into the Olympic town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Italian Alps. Follow the scenic former Dolomites Railway route to Pieve di Cadore, birthplace of Renaissance painter Titian. After a short transfer through the Piave Valley, known as the “Valley of the Gelatai” (ice cream makers), continue to Ponte nelle Alpi and the historic city of Belluno, gateway to the southern Dolomites.

    Cycle through Asolo, one of Veneto’s most picturesque hill towns, before reaching Treviso, the ‘City of a Hundred Horizons’, famous for its canals, frescoed buildings, and Italian fashion heritage. The final stretch follows the River Sile to Mestre and the lagoon city of Venice, a spectacular conclusion to your Dolomites-to-Adriatic cycling adventure.

    • Belluno, Italy. JeorgHartmann@pexels
    • Cycling to Venice. -toFA
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy. Dimitry Anikin@Unsplash
    • Dolomites to Venice Along the Old Dolomites Railway Track Bike Tour
    • Bassano del Grappa. EdoardoBortoli@Unsplash
    • Asolo, Italy. Semws@pexels
    • Venice's canals, Veneto, Italy. Ricardo Gomez Angel@Unsplash
    • Cycling to Venice. -toFA
    • Bassano del Grappa, Italy. VitoGiaccari@pexels
    • Dining in Venice, Italy. Igoro Liyarnik@Unsplash

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    Highlights

    • Cycling the Dolomites - UNESCO World Heritage landscapes
    • Lake Toblach & Lake Dürrensee
    • Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks)
    • Cortina d’Ampezzo - Olympic town in the Italian Alps
    • Pieve di Cadore - Birthplace of painter Titian
    • Bassano del Grappa - Monte Grappa and Ponte Vecchio Bridge
    • Asolo - Medieval hill town in Veneto
    • Treviso - Canals, frescoed buildings, and fashion
    • Venice - Historic lagoon city

    Learn More

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

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


    Dolomites to Venice

    Photos 

  • Tour Photos

    Traveler photos

    • Amazing scenery (photo by Dean Beveridge)
    •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
    •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
    •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
    •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    • Near Cortina (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    • Bassano del Grappa (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    • Asolo (photo by Garry Wyndham)
    •  (photo by Chris MacMillan)
    • Super helpful bike rental crew (photo by Rob Russell)
    • First day is on compacted dirt but the Dolomites are awesome! (photo by Rob Russell)
    • The old train grade was mostly paved and separated from traffic (photo by Rob Russell)
    • bike paths through towns are well marked and the phone app let us know when we went 'off route'! (photo by Rob Russell)
    • Many beautiful small villages on the route - perfect cappuccino stops! (photo by Rob Russell)
    • Oh, and don't forget the gelato! (photo by Rob Russell)
    • Coffee stop at Lago di Dobbiaco leaving Toblach (Sud Tyrol) to Cortina (Dolomites) (photo by Russ Gibfried)
    • The start at Toblach/Dobbiaco (photo by Marv)
    • One of the many tree lined bike paths (photo by Sandy89)
    • Beautiful scenery (photo by Sandy89)
    • View from our hotel one of the nights (photo by Sandy89)
    • Lakes of glacier water (photo by Sandy89)
    • This was the scenery on all sides of the trails (photo by Sandy89)
    • View from another hotel room on the trip (photo by Sandy89)
    • Around every bend beauty (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • Bolzano's terraced hills (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • The whale and the tunnel (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • Beautifully marked trail (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • Belluno umbrella street (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • Photo 6 (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
    • The Dolomites (photo by Julie)
    • Riding downhill (photo by Julie)
    • 1 A look back a Niederdorf as we left in the morning (photo by Pedalann)
    • 2 Spectacular scenery (photo by Pedalann)
    • 3 A quiet trail along the Brenta River (photo by Pedalann)
    • 4 We followed the Sile River past Casale sul Sile (photo by Pedalann)
    • 5 Arriving at our hotel in Quarto d'Altino (photo by Pedalann)
    • This photo shows the Four 'A's ready to sally forth on two BikeTours.com tours beginning in Italy but going on to Slovenia and Croatia. (photo by artnscience)

    Dolomites to Venice

     Tour Description Daily Program 

  • Daily program

    Day 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco)
    Arrive at your hotel in the Hochpustertal Valley, located between the Dolomite peaks. Villabassa and Dobbiaco are well-known for their central position in the valley and easy access to cycle routes. A free public car park is available near the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a short walk to see the town center, visit a local café, or explore nearby parks.

    Overnight in Hochpustertal.

    Day 2: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco – Cortina D'Ampezzo (19-22 mi / 30-35 km)
    Begin cycling on the path through the Höhlenstein Valley, passing Lake Toblach, a popular spot for photography and short walks. You will also pass the World War I cemetery, a reminder of the region’s history as part of the front line. Continuing along the route, you will see Lake Dürrensee with the Three Peaks (Drei Zinnen) visible to your left. The route climbs gently to the Gemärk/Cimabanche Pass, which marks the border between South Tyrol and Veneto. From here, the path descends toward Cortina d’Ampezzo, a town known for hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics and its role as a hub for mountain sports.

    Overnight in Cortina D'Ampezzo.

    Day 3: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Belluno (47 mi / 75 km)
    Cycle mainly downhill on a converted railway track, with the Sorapis range on your left and the Cinque Torri rock formation on your right. The route continues south through the Boite Valley to Pieve di Cadore, birthplace of the Renaissance painter Titian. A new cycling path takes you to Longarone, a town rebuilt after the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster, when a landslide caused a flood that destroyed much of the area. From Longarone, the route becomes slightly hilly before reaching Belluno, the provincial capital with a historic center and views of the southern Dolomites.

    Overnight in the Belluno area.

    Day 4: Belluno – Feltre (30 miles/ 40 km)
    Leave Belluno following tree-lined roads and rolling terrain. The route passes through small villages typical of the Veneto countryside, with views of the southern Dolomites to the north. The day ends in Feltre, a walled town with Renaissance architecture and a historic center located on a hilltop.

    Overnight in Feltre.

    Day 5: Feltre – Bassano del Grappa (34 mi / 55 km)
    The first section is mostly level before descending into the Brenta Valley. At the meeting point of the river and the plains lies Bassano del Grappa, named after nearby Monte Grappa. The town is known for its production of the grappa spirit and its wooden covered bridge, the Ponte Vecchio, designed by Andrea Palladio. Points of interest include the Museo Civico and Piazza della Libertà.

    Overnight in Bassano del Grappa.

    Day 6: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso (34 mi / 55 km)
    The route leaves the Alpine foothills and passes several Palladian villas, examples of Renaissance architecture by Andrea Palladio. A stop in Asolo offers an opportunity to see its medieval center and panoramic views. Continue across the plains to Treviso, a city built around canals with frescoed buildings and a historic center. Treviso is also a well-known fashion hub and home to brands such as Benetton.

    Overnight in Treviso.

    Day 7: Treviso – Venice/Mestre (28 mi / 45 km)
    Follow the River Sile toward the Adriatic coast. The route leads directly to Mestre, on the mainland near Venice, from where you can see the outline of the historic city. Mestre is the main gateway for visiting Venice while staying outside the lagoon.

    Overnight in mainland Mestre.

    Day 8: Departure from Mestre
    Individual departure or an optional stay extension to visit Venice. The city offers museums, historical landmarks, and access to its islands such as Murano and Burano.


    Dolomites to Venice

     Photos Accommodation 

  • Accommodation

    Hotels

    These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

    Niederdorf/Villabassa-Toblach/Dobbiaco: Hotel Bachmann

    Cortina d'Ampezzo: Hotel Villa Gaia

    Belluno: Villa Carpenada & Dependance

    Feltre: Hotel Doriguzzi

    Bassano del Grappa: Hotel Villa Ca Sette

    Treviso: Hotel B&B Treviso or Hotel Carlton

    Venice mainland/Quarto d’Altino: Hotel Elite

    Please Note: Some hotels along this route will charge the local visitors fee (€1-2 per night). Be prepared to pay this at reception upon checkout as it is not included in the cost of the tour.


    Dolomites to Venice

     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 with a step-through frame, green pannier bag, and front suspension. It features "Fun Active Tours" branding on the frame and bags.
    • A yellow trekking bike with a standard frame, green pannier bag, and front suspension. The bike is accessorized with a water bottle, phone holder, and branded with "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 grey trekking bike with a sturdy frame, front suspension, and multiple gears. It features black wheels, a rear rack, and a comfortable saddle, designed for long-distance cycling.

    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 >

    • A black electrically-assisted bike with orange accents and a green side bag labeled "Fun Active Tours."

    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.


    Dolomites to Venice

     Accommodation Dates & Prices 

  • Dates & Prices

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



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    Pricing details and extra options

    • Season 1 2025 Sep 27 from 894
      2025 departures: Sep 27
      2025 September
      SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
      Tour package
      Double occupancy 894
      Single occupancy* 1163
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Season 2 2025 Sep 13–26 from 984
      2025 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays Sep 13–26
      2025 September
      SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
      Tour package
      Double occupancy 984
      Single occupancy* 1253
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Season 3 2025 Aug 17–Sep 12 from 1054
      2025 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays Aug 17–Sep 12
      2025 August
      SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
      2025 September
      SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
      Tour package
      Double occupancy 1054
      Single occupancy* 1323
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 95
      Single occupancy* 134
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Extra options
      Transfers
      Venice (mainland/Mestre) to Villabassa/Dobbiaco 84
      Wednesdays and Saturdays by shuttle bus from starting at 8am from Hotel Elite in Mestre (Venice mainland)
    • Season 1 2026 May 9, Sep 26 from 934
      2026 departures: May 9, Sep 26
      2026 May
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      Tour package
      Double occupancy 934
      Single occupancy* 1203
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Season 2 2026 May 10–22 & Sep 12–25 from 1034
      2026 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays May 10–22 and Sep 12–25
      2026 May
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      2026 September
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      Tour package
      Double occupancy 1034
      Single occupancy* 1303
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Season 3 2026 May 23–Aug 7 & Aug 19–Sep 11 from 1134
      2026 departures: Wednesdays, Saturdays May 23–Aug 7 and Aug 19–Sep 11
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      Tour package
      Double occupancy 1134
      Single occupancy* 1403
      Bike rental Price
      Standard trekking bike Included
      TOP trekking bike 73
      Electrically assisted bike 179
      Extra nights Price
      Villabassa/Dobbiaco
      Double occupancy 95
      Single occupancy* 134
      Venice (mainland/Mestre)
      Double occupancy 89
      Single occupancy* 128
      *Single occupancy rooms are intended for individual travelers, they are smaller than double rooms and contain only one twin/single bed.
    • Extra options
      Transfers
      Venice (mainland/Mestre) to Villabassa/Dobbiaco 84
      Venice (mainland/Mestre) to Villabassa/Dobbiaco with personal bike 131
      Wednesdays and Saturdays by shuttle bus from Venice mainland / Mestre

    Included services

    • 7 nights accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels and inns
    • Breakfasts
    • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
    • Standard trekking bike
    • Video tour briefing
    • Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
    • Navigation app
    • Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

    Please Note: Some hotels along this route will charge the local visitors fee (€1-2 per night). Be prepared to pay this at reception upon checkout as it is not included in the cost of the tour.


    Tour Company


    Dolomites to Venice

     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

    On the first two days, you'll mainly follow the old Dolomites railway track. From the third day, the tour encounters slight ascents and descents on quiet side roads through idyllic landscape and typical Italian villages until you reach the plains on the last day. The tour is suitable for children over the age of 14.

    Approx. 50% on cycle paths
    Approx. 47% on side streets with little traffic
    Approx. 3% on paved roads


    How to get there

    Tour start
    Nearest airport: Innsbruck, Austria; Treviso (TSF), Italy, or Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Italy
    The tour company can organize a transfer from the airport to the starting hotel upon request for an extra fee.

    Nearest train station: Innsbruck, Austria; Niederdorf or Toblach
    Take the train from Innsbruck over the "Brenner/Brennero" to Franzensfeste. Change trains for the Pusteria Valley/Lienz and disembark either at Niederdorf or Toblach depending on the location of your hotel.

    Tour end
    Nearest airport: Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Italy
    Nearest train station: Venice Mestre, Italy

    Return transfer is possible every Wednesday and Saturday by shuttle bus from Venice mainland/Mestre to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa (Please see price chart - operator's bicycle included, additional cost for your personal bike - reservation and payment upon booking).

    Tips on getting to and from your tour.


    Dolomites to Venice

     Dates & Prices Tour Reviews 

    • Melissa 2 months ago

      Amazing trip

      We had such a great time cycling from the Dolomites to Treviso. The scenery was great and the towns so cute! Directions were good though the fun approve app was very glitchy. Had to reload it several times. Luggage was always delivered to the next hotel. E bikes were amazing and made a 50 mile day easy. The only complaint is with a few of the hotels which could have been nicer or located more centrally especially in Belluno.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2025
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Deb Glazer 10 months ago

      Great trip all around

      Great itinerary. The hotels were mostly great. The local app was sluggish. Google maps
      Would be better.
      The food was good. More
      Dairy free options please. Hard in Italy I know! More protein options.

      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Julie van Soeren 10 months ago

      A wonderful experience

      Our tour was self guided but we were fortunate to meet two other couples with similar biking abilities on the same tour. We had mixed weather so we missed some of the beautiful vistas in the mountains. The accommodations were great for the most part and the breakfasts were amazing! Everything from bacon and eggs to croissants, meats, cheeses, fruit, cereal and all sorts of sweet treats. The navigation was not always straightforward as the signal was poor in many places. Only one of our group experienced a flat tire, which was temporarily fixed and the tube replaced the next day. Our bikes were comfortable and easy to operate. All in all a fantastic experience.

      What was the date of your tour?
      October 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      This was our first organized tour.
      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
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Silvia Guillemi 11 months ago

      Great trip

      This was a good bike trip . Perfect amount of time and length of bike days.
      The hotels overall were good , although some of them were located outside of the towns /cities and made it harder to visit them .
      There was very little or almost no instructions when we receive the bikes from the local supplier

    • Deb Glazer 11 months ago

      Great trip!

      This is my 4th trip with Biketours.com & I'm already looking forward to scheduling another. The scenery on this one couldn't have been better - it was simply stunning. The route was easy to follow & the biking was pretty easy. Some of the hotels were lovely, and while we're not picky, a few fell short. At the last one there were no blankets in the room & when we asked, they said they didn't have enough for all the rooms. That was a head scratcher for us and made it difficult to sleep.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept. 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac September 23, 2024

        Hi Deb, thanks so much for your continued support and for sharing your experience! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and found the route easy to follow. We appreciate the feedback on the hotels, and we’ll definitely follow up the with the last one to ensure all future stays are more comfortable. Can’t wait to have you join us on your next trip!

      • 5/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Dean Beveridge July 15, 2024

      Amazing experience

      Loved exploring Dolomites to Venice by bike. History, scenery, food and wine. Loved every minute.

      • Amazing scenery (photo by Dean Beveridge)
    • Barbara Stanley June 9, 2024

      Good trip with a few problems.

      Instruction , hotels and app were very good overall. Could improve to have ability to put in hotel for city navigation when it really counts. I had a collision with a tram at the end of the ride but lucky that I had minimal damage. Also , in our group of 5 , one had a horrible bike and the chain kept coming off.

    • Mary-lou Huculak May 27, 2024

      Amazing scenery.

      The fresh air and mountain peaks are spectacular. I would recommend upgrading the bike rental as the basic trekking bike were not efficient for the terrain of this route.

      What was the date of your tour?
      May, 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      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
      • 2/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Sam Roozendaal May 22, 2024

      Beatiful Views

      Great way to see the Dolomites and Northern Italy. Majority of the ride was on paths, so low stress. There is more climbing than indicated in the description so be prepared. The rental bikes are 21 speed vintage 1990's so heavy and not geared well for the climbs.

      What was the date of your tour?
      May 2024
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 2/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Nancy October 16, 2023

      Stunning vistas

      Beginning in the Dolomites, our cycle experience included amazing scenery on very nice e-bikes. The interesting accommodations added to the history and charm of the area. Some of the apparently newly paved roads had little or no traffic and we glided effortlessly downhill toward the final destination of Mestre. One day, we encountered free roaming cows, each with a cowbell and walking calmly along the side of the path and paying us no attention.

    • Mickey Shnaiderman October 4, 2023

      An almost perfect tour

      A very unusual and exciting way to explore to Dolomites. Riding the bicycle through the those magnificent views was truly astounding.
      The routes were picked correctly both in terms of distance and terrain.
      Also, the provided booklet with the brief information about the routes and food recommendation was great!
      All the hotels were great with excellent service, breakfasts were good and had us full until arrival.
      The bicycles were good too, although we would expect to have some help adjusting them to our sizes. My girlfriend is very short and we had to find a multi-tool to adjust her saddle horizontal position. If we had all the tools supplied, it would be much easier.
      We also had one miscommunication: one of the hotels was changed, so we got the updated list of hotels before the beginning of the tour. Upon arrival, we got all the maps and another list of hotels. This printed list stated that all previous lists were invalid, so we took it for granted. At the second day of riding, which was the longest and the hardest, we arrived exhausted to the wrong hotel, only to realize we have 3 more kilometres to ride to a hotel outside the city. That, in turn, meant that we were left with only one dinner option - in the hotel itself. It was great, though, but quite expensive.
      The navigation was a bit tricky too. The app is a bit primitive, sometimes got stuck, drained a lot of battery when navigating with the screen on (compared to Google Maps that takes much less battery). In one occasion it also got my phone so hot it had to shut down. In some several places the app tried to take us on to non existent roads or onto incoming traffic. It was also unaware of road constructions. Other than that, when getting the hang of this app, it wasn't that bad. We managed to find our way without too much of a hustle.
      A tip to give to other riders next time: Venice has a secured parking spot for bicycles for a 10€ per bicycles. It is essentially a huge locker for the bike. Also, a big shout-out for Anthony, who called us to help finding the return place of the bikes. He also gave us the tip of riding to Venice and then leaving them in the hotel inserted of in the garage.

      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      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
      •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
      •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
      •  (photo by Mickey Shnaiderman)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Garry Wyndham September 13, 2023

      Extraordinarily varied and wonderful scenery.

      This was one of our favorite ever vacations for the scenery, the food and the physical challenge. BikeTours is a great company and the tour is super value.

      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Terez Maniatis September 8, 2023

      First trip in the dolomites

      The scenery was amazing! The local tour company was not.
      By the time we got our bikes they had run out of repair kits. We had to but two tire tubes at different times because of this. Would not recommend this company!

      How many tours have you completed?
      Many
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
      • 3/5 Value
      • 2/5 Included meals
      • 2/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 2/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 1/5 Local tour company services
      • 3/5 Route selection
      • 1/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Garry Wyndham September 8, 2023

      Extraordinary experience

      Marvelous variety of views and experiences, geology and wonderful food. This was our second time and we had a blast. Despite one hiccup with the wrong hotel, Biketours looked after us well. Highly recommended

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2023
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      •  (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      • Near Cortina (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      • Bassano del Grappa (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      • Asolo (photo by Garry Wyndham)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Chris MacMillan September 4, 2023

      Spectacular scenery, poor bike maintenance

      The scenery was spectacular and memorable. The hotels were good. However in the middle of the trip my bike handlebars came loose and the bike was very difficult to steer towards the hotel. Also I found the Funtastic navigation app to be unreliable.

      •  (photo by Chris MacMillan)
    • Rob Russell July 9, 2023

      Fantastic bike trip - downhill all the way!

      I did this trip with my daughter who had never been to Italy. The folks at ''Fun Active Tours" were exceptional. They let us have the bikes a day early, call our hotels to make sure we had two beds as some of the hotels thought 'double' ment one bed! They let my daughter ride with the luggage transfer guy in the middle of the tour as her U-?-What was sore ;). Hotels were great and the route was unbelievable. Frendly Italians and some of the best food we've ever had. Go for it!

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2023
      How many tours have you completed?
      15
      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
      • Super helpful bike rental crew (photo by Rob Russell)
      • First day is on compacted dirt but the Dolomites are awesome! (photo by Rob Russell)
      • The old train grade was mostly paved and separated from traffic (photo by Rob Russell)
      • bike paths through towns are well marked and the phone app let us know when we went 'off route'! (photo by Rob Russell)
      • Many beautiful small villages on the route - perfect cappuccino stops! (photo by Rob Russell)
      • Oh, and don't forget the gelato! (photo by Rob Russell)
      • 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
    • Dantzel Crane May 28, 2023

      Beautiful sights, okay directions

      We absolutely loved our trip to Italy! It was such a treat to be able to be outside and spend significant time in the Italian countryside, seeing the beauty that is there. My only critique is that often times the directions were a bit difficult to follow. It might just be that I am unfamiliar with the Italian road system, but there were several times where we needed to check the map that was given to us by the tour company against Google maps to make sure that we were in the right place and hadn’t missed a significant turn. Otherwise, the hotels were fine but nothing special (we did not pay for upgraded hotels), the bikes were great, and we loved our time in Italy so much!

      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
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Route selection
    • Russ Gibfried November 7, 2022

      Great locations, trip pace and places to stay

      Perfect way to see Bavaria, Tyrol, the Dolomites and into Venice. Old train tracks have been converted to bike trails, so you see towns and places that you would miss in a car. The mobile app keeps you on track. I'm convinced this is the best way to see a country and all my future trips will include a one week bike tour (if possible)

      • Coffee stop at Lago di Dobbiaco leaving Toblach (Sud Tyrol) to Cortina (Dolomites) (photo by Russ Gibfried)
    • Sharon Aikens October 15, 2022

      Spectacular scenery, great trails, mediocre hotels

      The route from Toblach to Venice was fantastic. We were surprised at how much of the route was on beautiful paved trails, along rivers, mountain ridges and through lovely small villages. The bikes provided were excellent. The FunActive app is very good but, the the bikes do not come equipped with a cell phone mount so every time you want to figure out directions, you have to stop and hassle with your phone. This added a lot of time to completing the route each day. We had rented a mounted GPS for this purpose, but were told when we got there that they no longer offer this because they have the app. The ride itself is at an intermediate level of difficulty because there were a few challenging spots, mostly when the trail was steep gravel, but also a couple quite long climbs. The big disappointment were some of the hotels or hotel rooms. Many hotels were nice but they seem to reserve the worst rooms for FunActive. When we realized this, we started asking for nicer rooms. One night when we were supposed to stay in the lovely town of Belluno, we were housed in a horrible hotel far from town after after riding 75 kilometers (Hotel Villa Capenada). It was like out the the movie "The Shining." Old and tired, deserted and creepy. We were too tired to go back into town and the food at the hotel was inedible and very expensive. We never got to see Belluno. A few other hotels were barely acceptable with dusty bedspread, curtains and dirty carpet. The hotel in Mestre put us in a room that smelled like cigarettes and sewer and the floor was linoleum. On our return stay there, we insisted on a nicer room and got a lovely room on a higher floor. The moral of the story: Don't accept an unacceptable room! But BikeTours.com and FunActive need to know that this is going on. We have been on many bike tours and never require fancy accommodations but some of these were pretty disappointing. All that said, the BikeTours.com and the FunActive staffs provided excellent service in setting up the tour for us.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      • 3/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 1/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Don Thain September 23, 2022

      Mostly fantastic

      This trip used rental bikes and was self-guided. The basics worked well with hotel bookings and luggage transfers. The bikes were fine for this but had minor deficiencies. The joining instructions were incorrect but were sorted out with a phone call. Routings were chosen to highlight scenery and views while avoiding traffic. The map sets were disappointing as directions were muddled. Other cyclists had the same complaint. But it was a great trip nonetheless.

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      3
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 2/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Dewey Forward August 31, 2022

      Spectacular if very challenging

      It was certainly the most dramatic trip I’ve ever taken. By the end of the trip I was complexly familiar on how the app works and appreciated the care that went into all of the planning.
      The hotels were all interesting being uniquely Italian and well placed in the towns we stayed in. All and all a lifetime memory of joy. Harder than a 1 difficulty which was advertised.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 2022
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Much harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Llewellyn Fernandes August 7, 2022

      Beautiful Italy from Mountains to Coast

      The views of the mountains and countryside were fabulous ! And best experienced on bike. All the hotels along the way were nice and comfortable. Luggage usually delivered by 4pm, so sometimes we toured the town and had a bistro stop before ending the day at the hotel. Since my daughter was having some challenges with the distances, we just hopped on a train to complete the day's journey and toured the town. It was actually a great way to spend the day. Only issue we had was that all the instructions were in German. This did cause some challenges because there was a major detour one day. We figured it out but would have been much easier if all information was in English (as we expected since we communicated in English throughout the booking process). Otherwise it was a fabulous trip !

      What was the date of your tour?
      May 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      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
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 2/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Natalie Synhavsky August 5, 2022

      Loved it!

      The scenery on this trip is truly amazing. The first two days were mostly on gravel paths before getting to paved connected trails and roads. The hotels weren't anything special, but we loved the biking route and would absolutely recommend this trip!

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2022
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      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
      • 5/5 Value
      • 3/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 3/5 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
    • Alexthegr8 October 2, 2019

      A Bumpy Ride at Times, but Worth It.

      The scenery ranges from pleasant (Asolo to Treviso) to spectacular (Cortina to Belluno), and the hotels (all of which were nice) were conveniently located with the exception of those in Belluno and Treviso, which are located too far from the center to walk. Bikes were OK, although the pump provided did not fit the tube stem, and the extra inner tube was too large. We saw very little signage on the first day, although the frequency of signage increased over the length of the trip. The GPS, for which we paid extra, did not work, and is unnecessary in any case. All that said, we enjoyed the riding very much, and would definitely recommend it to others, most particularly if they have some prior experience (there are a few detours along the way) .

      What was the date of your tour?
      September 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      8
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 2/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 2/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Marv September 29, 2019

      First European Bike trip

      This was an amazing trip. Well organized, excellent hotels and breakfast. The route was beautiful. The bicycling was more challenging than we expected, but we are casual cyclists. If you are somewhat of a serious cyclist, it would be no problem. 95% of the directions were excellent. 5% were very confusing or ambiguous. Everyone in our group got lost at one point or another. Overall, well organized and beautiful trip. We will book again with Biketours.com.

      What was the date of your tour?
      09/14/2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      1
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Much harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • The start at Toblach/Dobbiaco (photo by Marv)
      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • j59fj2046r July 28, 2019

      Great cycling and and absolute best way to see the Dolomites. The routes are great, with a little bit of climbing and some fun downhill sections each day. I commute to work and found the riding matched my ability, leaving enough time to stop here and there, and explore the city at the end of each stage.

      TIP: The routes are mostly intuitive and easy to follow, but there are some challenges and confusing areas. If you ride this tour, skip wrestling with the paper map and use a GPS. I set aside some time before each ride to plot my route using the Komoot cycling app on my phone - I found I made fewer wrong turns and had more confidence to have fun with the ride and take in the scenery.

      What was the date of your tour?
      2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      1
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers
      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
    • Sandy89 July 18, 2019

      Unbelievable Scenery!

      Our first time to the Dolomites - we will be back! The scenery was breathtaking. Everywhere you looked there was a photo opportunity. The hotels were quaint and the food was excellent although we would have liked more recommendations of food and sight seeing along the way (we were self guided). Totally recommend getting the GPS for one of the bikes if you self guide due to some tricky routing. Overall, loved this trip and would recommend it to our friends!

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • One of the many tree lined bike paths (photo by Sandy89)
      • Beautiful scenery (photo by Sandy89)
      • View from our hotel one of the nights (photo by Sandy89)
      • Lakes of glacier water (photo by Sandy89)
      • This was the scenery on all sides of the trails (photo by Sandy89)
      • View from another hotel room on the trip (photo by Sandy89)
      • BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe July 19, 2019

        We couldn't agree more; the scenery on this tour is amazing!

      • 5/5 Value
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Bumble July 15, 2019

      Beautiful Scenery

      From the picturesque mountains in the north to the open flat lands of the south this was a joy to ride. The hotels were clean and welcoming.

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2019
      How many tours have you completed?
      Four
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • Eliz July 9, 2019

      beautiful trip

      A very nice way to view this part of Italy - nice scenery all around, the selected roads were great and away from main ones, easily described and marked to follow
      All good

      What was the date of your tour?
      6/19 - 6.25
      How many tours have you completed?
      8
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 3/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • CyclesInRoswell April 5, 2019

      Wonderful Anniversary Trip!

      We did this tour in June 2016 and I neglected to write a review. Wonderful scenery, great little side trips if you want to add miles, and wonderful service and accommodations. We had a great time on our rented tandem (affectionately nicknamed "The Whale") and would do this tour again. BikeTours Direct service was excellent, and the tour company did a great job. A romantic way to spend our 25th anniversary.

      What was the date of your tour?
      6/2016
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • Around every bend beauty (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • Bolzano's terraced hills (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • The whale and the tunnel (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • Beautifully marked trail (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • Belluno umbrella street (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • Photo 6 (photo by CyclesInRoswell)
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 4/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
      • 4/5 Guides (if applicable)
    • Skippy September 22, 2018

      Loved the Scenery!

      Enjoyed each day! Length was good, even including the king day!

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept 8-15, 2018
      How many tours have you completed?
      6
      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
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Anne52 October 2, 2017

      A gorgeous and adventurous trip!

      This tour took us through stunning scenery on bike paths and small, very quiet roads where we were often out of sight of other bikers. The hotels we stayed at along the way were comfortable, often in beautiful settings and all had fantastic breakfasts. We loved the small towns and off the beaten track places that we were led to. Despite some lack of stickers where they were needed, we generally found the directions and maps to be fairly good. We opted for 7 gear bikes but we would highly recommend the 21 gear bikes. There were more uphills than we had expected and we had to push our bikes at times as 7 gears weren't adequate. Overall, we had a most enjoyable experience.

      What was the date of your tour?
      Sept 6 - 13, 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      One other
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 5/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 3/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 3/5 Ease of navigation
      • 3/5 Tour documents
      • 3/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Garry August 17, 2017

      A wonderful trip

      This is a wonderful trip. The scenery is breath taking, the hotels are friendly and well run and there is great food to be enjoyed. The organization was first rate, both at Biketours in the US and through their affiliate in Italy. I'd do it again and invite friends to join us. But I'd do it in late spring rather than summer - it does get hot and humid in July. I'd also try to schedule some rest days in cities like Belluno and Trieste that would be fun to explore more of.

      We got lost several times despite the excellent tour documentation. Do keep an eye out for the trail markers and ensure your mobile is charged. Thank goodness for Google Maps!

      What was the date of your tour?
      July 9, 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      2
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat harder
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, 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
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Julie June 11, 2017

      Loving Italy!

      We just finished this tour and it was amazing! My husband and I rode it with our two teenage daughters. It was the perfect level for all of us- not too difficult, but had some challenges. We loved the quaint Italian mountain towns. We rode on roads that the Giro d'Italia had done the week before. We bought cherries from an orchard that was right on our route. we had cappuccinos and gelato everyday! It was truly a wonderful experience!

      What was the date of your tour?
      June 2017
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • The Dolomites (photo by Julie)
      • Riding downhill (photo by Julie)
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Included meals
      • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 4/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 5/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 4/5 Route selection
    • JimG August 10, 2016

      Northern Italy

      I just finished riding the Dolomites to Venice tour. It's a marvelous tour. The tour company "Fun Active" are exceptional. I was all stressed out worrying about getting lost. They learned about my concern, contacted me at the starting hotel, and delivered, installed, and instructed me on a GPS which I rented.
      The tour went seamlessly. Highly recommend this tour.

      What was the date of your tour?
      August 1, 2016
      How many tours have you completed?
      4
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      As expected
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 4/5 Value
      • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
      • 5/5 Hotels or boat
      • 5/5 Scenery
      • 4/5 Ease of navigation
      • 5/5 Tour documents
      • 5/5 Local tour company services
      • 5/5 Route selection
    • Pedalann February 28, 2016

      A Spectacular Ride from the Austrian Border to Venice

      This tour allowed us to experience the changing face of Italy from the quite Austrian north down though many medieval towns and into the coastal plain around Venice. The introduction and orientation by a representative from FunActive Tours was complete and included detailed maps, cue sheets and information about the areas and towns we would be traveling through. We enjoyed each day's ride and learned so much about the history of this part of the country as we went along. We were on the "self-guided" tour and were easily able to follow the route with our maps cue sheets and the route markers posted along the way. We missed our turns only a couple of times and quickly found our way again. The routes were mostly bikeways or very low traffic roads which made the ride especially enjoyable.

      How many tours have you completed?
      25+
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens, Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • 1 A look back a Niederdorf as we left in the morning (photo by Pedalann)
      • 2 Spectacular scenery (photo by Pedalann)
      • 3 A quiet trail along the Brenta River (photo by Pedalann)
      • 4 We followed the Sile River past Casale sul Sile (photo by Pedalann)
      • 5 Arriving at our hotel in Quarto d'Altino (photo by Pedalann)
      • 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
    • artnscience December 30, 2015

      Spectacular experience with the most scenic and variable terrains, villages and accommodations

      I feel I have experienced the soul of Italy through the pedals of my bicycle as we passed from Niederdorf through the Dolomites, into beautiful towns and cities to Venice. Since we paired this tour with one starting in Venice two days after our arrival we had more time to explore it and it's out islands. I prepared a Google+ album with captions for the 306 photos from both tours. You may use any of these images with captions as you see fit. The four of us, two Anderson and two Abeles call ourselves the Four 'A's because we sally forth on adventures together. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOVdH6klghY5LXY0xRnJXgs3V22UOQqIrSTQtIZk-iBfOPD-HVh2ajAjWPV0rspkQ/photo/AF1QipMkVq17mKGDNdacKckMZOIwFVFSf3ZEwQI7lm8?key=MEQzNXNiWEVwM2MwSV8ycVExcWg4ZmFUU2kzM3h3

      How many tours have you completed?
      14 European, 1 Canadian, 7 USA
      Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
      Somewhat easier
      Who is this tour suitable for?
      Families with teens, Solo travelers
      Do you recommend this tour?
      Yes
      • This photo shows the Four 'A's ready to sally forth on two BikeTours.com tours beginning in Italy but going on to Slovenia and Croatia. (photo by artnscience)
      • 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

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