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A week riding through the heart of the Dolomites taking in Italy's greatest climbs. Starting in glamorous Cortina, this small group tour takes in Tre Cime, the Giau, Fedaia, Sella Ronda, Stelvio, Gavia & Mortirolo in 6 epic rides. With expert guides leading the rides, a pro level mechanic in the support van, regular feed stops and social post ride evenings, this is one of the best week's possible on a bike.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Climb the Stelvio: Possibly the most famous climb in the world. we ride the Stelvio from Bormio and descend to Prato.
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Experience the Sella Ronda: In the heart of the Dolomites are four climbs that make the Sella Ronda. Often called the best 55km in cycling, this is an unmissable destination with sensational views.
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Ride the Best Climbs in the Dolomites: Over the week we ride the stunning Tre Cime, the mighty Giau and the stunning Fedaia, some of the best riding on the planet!
| Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
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 Main Bunch |
100km | 2750m |
4/5
Lots of climbing but either shorter rides or an easier day mixed in. Challenging but suitable for most riders.
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What's Included
Accommodation
6 nights in 3 & 4* hotels
Transfer
From Venice (VCE) & to Milan (LIN)
Included Meals
All breakfast & dinners
Guided Rides
6 fully supported rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanic on hand
Private Feed Stop
Every 30km we set up a feed
Laundry Service
Overnight kit laundry
Bike Rental
2020 Ridley Fenix SL (£139)
Tour of the Dolomites Cycling Holiday
Join us for a classic 7 day ride from Cortina to Bormio taking in the highlights of the Dolomites & the Italian Alps. Each day contains a world famous climb and some amazing local routes. With group sizes between 8-14, this is a small & social week - we ride all together on the flats and climb at our own pace, regrouping at the summits normally at a feed stop or coffee & cake. The week begins with a punchy warm up loop from Cortina taking in the Tre Cime. We then ride to Corvara taking in the climbs of the Sella Ronda as well as the classic Passo Giau & Fedaia. We end the week in Bormio taking in the Stelvio, Mortirolo & Gavia.
Itinerary
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Day One : Cortina: Tre Cime
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
55km | 1549m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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Arrival day into Venice for a 2hr transfer to Cortina. After a quick lunch our mechanic are on hand to build bikes before a warm up ride taking in the mighty Tre Cime before heading back to the hotel for dinner at 8pm where our guides talk through the plans for the rest of the week.
Day Two : Cortina to Corvara: Giau & Fedaia
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
92km | 3470m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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Breakfast from 7am and meet at 8am for an 8.30am rollout. Today's ride is one of the biggest of the week with four big climbs packed into 92km. Straight out of Cortina we start climbing before turning onto the Giau and then to the beautiful Fedaia. Lunch is in Canazei after these climbs before heading to Corvara over the Passo Pordoi & Campolongo. Corvara is an incredible base for the next two nights.
Day Three : Corvara to Corvara: Sella Ronda
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
83km | 2481m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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A classic Dolomites route. From Corvara we head over the picturesque Valporolo with stunning views in all directions before descending all the way to Arabba and then the last three climbs of the Sella Ronda - the Passo Pordoi, Sella & Gardena. A fantastic and not too difficult day allowing for a relaxed afternoon at the spa & a couple of beers on the terrace.
Day Four : Corvara to Bolzano: Gardena & Sella
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
97km | 1861m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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The easiest day of the week as we leave the Dolomites before finishing the week in the Italian Alps. We head out over the beautiful Passo Gardena and then the Sella before finishing the ride on the picturesque valley road to Bolzano.
Day Five : Bolzano to Bormio: Stelvio
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
118km | 2622m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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A gentle first 70km and then a massive last 50km today. We all ride together on the valley road from Bolzano to Prato and then grab coffee in town before the taking the mighty Stelvio. This is the famous side of the mountain with 48 hairpins. At the summit we regroup over a coffee before the fun descent into Bormio, our base for the last two days.
Day Six : Bormio to Bormio: Mortirolo & Gavia
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
111km | 3330m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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Roll out at 8.30am, we descend down the valley to Grosio where you have the choice of which side to climb the mighty Mortirolo. The first side from Grosio is 14km at 8% or continue to Mazzo for the famous side, 12km at 11%. We meet at the top and then descend and ride to Ponte di Legno for lunch. From here, we climb the Gavia before descending back to Bormio.
Day Seven : Bormio
Our transfer home is at 11am so a well earned lie in, late breakfast and time for some last minute souvenirs before heading home.
Key Climbs
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Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Distance 21.5km
Avg Grade 5%
Lowest Elevation 1262m
Highest Elevation 2279m
Elev Difference 1017m
Climb Category HC
Passo Giau
Passo Giau
Distance 9.5km
Avg Grade 9%
Lowest Elevation 1227m
Highest Elevation 2069m
Elev Difference 842m
Climb Category HC
Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
Distance 24km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 931m
Highest Elevation 2758m
Elev Difference 1828m
Climb Category HC
The most famous climb in Italy. 48 hairpins over 24km, gradients ranging from 6 to 10% and stunning views to keep you entertained all the way up to the summit and the most iconic view in cycling. Read More
Accomodation
Tour of the Dolomites Hotels
Cortina, Corvara, Bolzano & Bormio
Over the Tour of the Dolomites week we spend the first night in Cortina, two nights in Corvara, a night in Bolzano and finish with two nights in Bormio. All our hotels are 3* family run, traditional hotels of the region. We choose these hotels for their hospitality, cycling facilities and great local food.
Airport Transfers
Flights are into Venice (VCE) & out of Milan (LIN). If you cannot get flights for our transfer times please get in touch and we can arrange private transfers.
Date's & Book Now
| 6 Nights: 13 - 19th Sep 2021 | |||||
Tour of the Dolomites 6 Nights accommodation at 3 & 4* Hotels 6 Breakfast & 6 Dinners Return airport transfers (arrive Venice depart Milan Linate) Supported rides |
Single Room | £1399 | £1399 | Sold Out | |
Tour of the Dolomites 6 Nights accommodation at 3 & 4* Hotels 6 Breakfast & 6 Dinners Return airport transfers (arrive Venice depart Milan Linate) Supported rides |
Twin Room For 2 Persons | £2499 | £2499 | Sold Out | |
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