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The route
This cycling holiday has been designed especially for e-bikers. Most of the route follows cycling paths, sometimes quiet side roads. Although you always have an eye on the Dolomites, you cycle comfortably at their feet along cycle paths and quiet side roads. For sporty cyclists this route can be done also with a trekking bike. The tour is suitable for children over 14 years.
Itinerary
See the day-by-day itinerary below.
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Hotel (example): Aparthotel Germania
You start right in the heart of the Dolomites’ stunning nature. With the Three Peaks Nature Park on your left and the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park on your right, you follow the former Dolomites railway with spectacular views of the iconic Three Peaks. Crossing the border between South Tyrol and Veneto, you arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo – the historic Olympic town surrounded by legendary peaks. From here, continue towards Pieve di Cadore through forests, tunnels and true alpine scenery where the landscape tells the stories of the mountains’ dramatic and beautiful past.
Leaving Pieve di Cadore, you immediately immerse yourself in the characteristic alpine landscapes and follow the cycle path southwards. Along the way you pass Longarone – a town completely rebuilt after the tragic Vajont disaster of 1963. The route continues to Belluno, a small and peaceful town with Italian charm, then through forests and picturesque villages before reaching Feltre – a historic town where the Dolomites still frame your cycling adventure.
From Feltre – a small gem on the historic “Via Claudia Augusta” – you follow an ancient Roman trade route that once connected the Po Valley with Bavaria. Along the way you reach Lake Caldonazzo – Trentino’s largest natural lake, famous for its clear, calm waters. If you wish, you can shorten the stage by taking a train for part of the route (ticket not included). The day ends in Trento, where you’ll be welcomed by the charming old town and the impressive Buonconsiglio Castle.
Hotel (example): Grand Hotel Trento
From Trento you follow the cycle path along the Adige River. The route passes through lush vineyards and orchards before reaching the Salorno Gorge – the linguistic border between Italian-speaking Trentino and German-speaking South Tyrol. From here, continue along the river to Bolzano – the cultural and commercial heart of South Tyrol.
Bolzano offers a unique blend of Tyrolean and Mediterranean culture. Before you continue, stroll through the charming arcades, enjoy a coffee on Waltherplatz or visit the famous Ötzi Museum. Then follow the cycle path along the Isarco River, past Trostburg Castle and the atmospheric Säben Monastery. Continue through vineyards and alpine scenery to Bressanone, where you can end the day with a walk through the historic centre and a look at the cathedral.
From Bressanone cycle north along the Isarco River. On the way you’ll see the impressive Franzensfeste Fortress, the evocative Neustift Abbey complex and the ruins of Chiusa di Rio Pusteria. Continuing on the cycle path you enter the green Puster Valley, accompanied by the gentle flow of the Rienza River. A short stop in Brunico is highly recommended – its lively pedestrian centre greets you with cafés, shops and a true alpine atmosphere.
Hotel (example): Aparthotel Germania
This tour is now over. During the morning you check out from the hotel. It is possible to book extra nights after the tour if you prefer.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Prices per person in EUR
Price includes
- 7 nights in 3-star hotels
- Breakfast every day
- E-bike rental (read more below)
- Detailed route descriptions, maps and other materials (in English)
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Access to the route in our GPS-app which works offline
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
Not included
- Transportation to/from Italy
- Tourist tax (if due)
- Handling fee (EUR 20)
Bikes
You can choose from these bikes on the tour.
Unisex 21-speed bike
External gears with freewheel
High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.
21-gear men's bike
External gears with freewheel
Standard bike that works well for the road conditions.
Unisex 7-speed E-bike
Hub gears with freewheel
High quality unisex e-bike with comfortable low entry.
Practical information
Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill out any forms. Here’s how:
- Click on the "Calculate Price" button (you’ll find it in the "Dates and Prices" section) – this will take you to the first pages of the booking form
- Select your preferred date, number of people, room distribution, any extra nights, and any available add-ons you may want
- See the price
Get a quote
If you would like a flight included, or changes made to the trip, you can request a customized offer by clicking the "Get Quote" button at the top of the page. Remember to describe in detail what changes you would like.
The booking process
When you book the trip, we will begin booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of your tour. This process typically takes 5–8 working days, but in some cases it may take longer for certain bookings. If you arrange your own transportation, we recommend waiting until we have confirmed your booking before making any arrangements.
Dates
If you can select a date in the trip calendar (in the booking form), then this is a possible start date. We regularly update our trips with sold-out dates; these dates will then appear in red/grey and cannot be selected.
On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.
Equipment included in the bike rental:
- Saddle bag (water repellent)
- Handlebar bag (water repellent)
- Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
- Combination lock
Please note that helmets are not included and you need to bring your own.
Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.
Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.
The flights to/from Venice are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
- You arrange your transportation
Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.
Getting to the first hotel
By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit “Franzensfeste-Pustertal”, then through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco, depending on the location of your hotel or drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Lienz in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/
Villabassa, depending on the location of your hotel.
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. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com.
By plane: low cost flights are available to Treviso, Venice Marco Polo, Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari and Innsbruck.
On this tour you will be accommodated in 3-star hotels with breakfast included.
In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
This tour has difficulty grade 2.
Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.
Read more about our Grading System
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
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