Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites
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Highlights
- Marvel at the scenic alpine vistas that surround you as you cycle easy bike paths
- Gain a rare glimpse into the ancient Ladin culture, and feast on mountain specialties
- Thrill to a 1,900-foot (580-meter) descent along the Val Venosta Bike Path
- Enter into the dual Austrian-Italian culture of South Tyrol, as you explore the little city of San Candido
- Explore the beautiful cathedral, cloister, and palace of Bressanone on a guided walking tour
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- Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
- Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transportation
- Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
- Welcome Reception
- Facilitated Cultural Experiences
- Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary

Meet your fellow travelers and VBT representative at 9:30 a.m. on the Tronchetto island, outside the entrance of the People Mover facility.
Once the group is gathered, you will depart for Cortina d’Ampezzo by private coach.
You’ll arrive in Cortina in ti...
After breakfast, set out on a downhill spin along the Boite River Valley on the Dolomites Bike Path. This invigorating descent begins at 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) and ends at 3,000 feet (850 meters), in Valle di Cadore. This scenic path was once a railway that connect...
This morning a brief shuttle takes you on the scenic Cimabanche Pass and Lake Landro, where you start biking an easy downhill and flat ride on bike paths to Dobbiaco and San Candido. The views on the way are spectacular: You’ll pedal past Pomagagnon Mountain, Tre Cime...
After breakfast, begin cycling to Brunico where an easy bike path takes you in the surroundings of the city and along the roaring Rienza River. Later, discover the beauty of the valleys of Aurina and Tures. About 90% of today’s route follows easy paths and country roa...
This morning, join the picturesque Pusteria Valley bike path along the Rienza River and enjoy a beautiful ride though forests, tiny villages, and covered bridges. Arrive by lunch time into the medieval city of Bressanone. Located at the confluence of the Rienza and Is...
Today, prepare for a particularly picturesque ride during your final day road cycling Dolomites, as you gradually descend and follow the course of the river. You’ll start riding in the Renaissance village of Glorenza, surrounded by mountain peaks, and you’ll cycle thr...
Your tour ends at our Merano hotel today. The morning is free. You can take a taxi on your own to the Merano train station (approximately 10-15€; the ride is about 5 minutes). Most trains connect in Bolzano. If you prefer, you are welcome to board our coach to Verona at 1:00 p.m., arrive at our Verona hotel around 3:30 p.m., and make your connections there on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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VBT Bicycling Vacations Reviews & Ratings
The picturesque Italian Alps provide the perfect setting for a biking vacation.
Cycling through the Dolomites was an experience beyond description both in words and in photos. Our tour guides, Luca and Elena were so delightful and accommodating....
The trip was wonderful
THis was our 10th bike trip and it was one of our best. The scenery was magnificent. We also rode on many bike paths so that cars were not a problem. You never knew ...
life at its fullest
Unlike tours where you gaze at world class natural and historic wonders in another culture, this tour put us in intimate touch with them through cycling, eating, dri...
I've done 10 bike tours and this was my favorite trip!
Great scenery, hotels, routes ( much of the biking was on bike paths along rivers, surrounded by mountains) and knowledgable, enthusiastic leaders, to say nothing ab...
A Great Trip With Easy, Scenic Bicycling
We just returned from our fifth VBT trip - this time to the Dolomites. It was a great trip and we are adding it to our "best" VBT trip list, along with the Czech Rep...
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The best vacation ever
This was the first organized tour my husband and I have ever joined, so we were not sure what to expect , but it turned out to be the best vacation we've ever had. T...
Spectacular, Cycling the Dolomite Valleys
This trip is unbelievably fantastic. Two of the best rides of my life, were on this tour. The guides were very good and this was just the start, when we met them, at...
Absolutely stunning scenery with relatively easy cycling.
This tour was one of our favorites. The tour leaders (Claudio and Tiziana) were great. The Dolomites and Italian Alps were breathtaking and the bike paths and towns ...
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Accommodation
6 nights in 4 and 5-star mountain hotels, including one luxurious thermal hotel
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
What to Expect This tour offers easy terrain and is suitable for beginner and experienced cyclists. It runs mostly on dedicated and well-maintained bike paths, 5% of which is on packed gravel paths. Additional miles on easy/moderate and mostly unpaved terrain offer options for more avid cyclists. Hybrid bikes are preferred if planning to ride the extra options. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance with hills.
Daily Mileage: 4 - 36 miles| Biking: 1 - 4 hours| Group Size: 22
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