Italy
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Four days in climbing wonderland. If you only ever go on one cycling break, make sure it's to the Dolomites. Classic climbs, unbelievable scenery & great food. It does not get better!
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Ride the Sella Ronda: Often called the best cycling route in the world, the Sella Ronda is a circular route over four climbs with amazing views throughout.
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R&R in beautiful Corvara: Our hotel is in Corvara, our favourite cycling town in the world & the home of the popular Maratona. Perfect for post ride spas & beers on the balcony.
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Incredible views, every ride: The true highlight of this long weekend is the scenery in all directions. On every ride we are surrounded by incredible views, clean air and life affirming riding.
| Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
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 Front Group |
117km | 3382m |
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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 Main Bunch |
83km | 2488m |
3/5
Mix of climbing & flatter days suitable for most riders.
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What's Included
Accommodation
4 nights in a great 3* hotel
Included Meals
All breakfast & dinners (budget €10 for lunch)
Guided Rides
3 fully supported rides
Mechanic
Expert mechanics on hand all weekend
Laundry Service
Free overnight cycling kit laundry
Transfer
Return transfers from Venice
Bike Rental
2020 Ridley Fenix SL with 11/34 rear cassette available (£139)
Dolomites Weekender Cycling Holiday
The Dolomites is a special place in the cycling world. Ask anyone that's been and they will rave about the incredible scenery, warm hospitality and amazing climbs (and descents!). On this trip we spend 4 nights in Corvara. On the rides we take in the classic climbs of the region including the Passo Giau, Sella Ronda and some local routes off the beaten path. The routes for the main bunch are challenging but suitable for most regular riders, the front group routes are more suited to experienced climbers. Corvara is the perfect setting for post ride r&r. Our hotel has a spa and sports massage and the terrace out front is made for a couple of beers as the sun goes down over the mountains.
Itinerary
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Day One : Corvara
Arrival day. We meet you in Venice airport and head out at 12.30pm for a 3.30pm arrival in Corvara. Our mechanics are on hand to build bikes. For those wanting a quick spin, we have a warm up ride up the Gardena. Our welcome dinner is at 7.30pm to go through the agenda in more detail.
Day Two : Sella Ronda
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group |
84.7km | 2712m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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| Front Group |
51.5km | 1768m |
2/5
Flat to rolling day with max one main climb.
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Breakfast is from 7.30am, we meet at 9.15am for a rollout at 9.30am. Our mechanic is on hand for any last minute bike work before we head out towards over the Passo Campolongo together. The front group head to the stunning Passo Fedaia before coffee & cake in Canazei and then going over the Sella & Gardena home. The main bunch ride the Sella Ronda over the Pordoi where we grab a coffee and then the stunning Sella & Gardena. We have a late lunch back in Corvara before a relaxing afternoon.
Day Three : Passo delle Erbe
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Bunch |
114.5km | 2712m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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Another breakfast from 7.30am and rollout at 9.30am. Today both groups ride the same route but in two groups at their own speed. We head off the beaten path today and escape the world going over the Passo delle Erbe and then back over the Gardena. A stunning local ride on narrow, empty roads today is one of the highlights of the weekend.
Day Four : Giau / Tre Cime
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Group |
150.6km | 4449m |
5/5
A Queen Stage day: multiple classic climbs and an epic ride.
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| Main Bunch |
84.2km | 2712m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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A big day for the main bunch, a huge day for the front group! Front group leave at 8am for a monster 150km day in the mountains going over the Valporolo, dropping into Cortina before the mighty Tre Cime, Giau & Campolongo on the way home. We have lunch at the bottom of Tre Cime. For the main bunch we leave at 9.30am going over the stunning Valporolo before taking on the mighty Giau, arguably the hardest climb in the region. We have lunch after the descent and then ride home over the Campolongo.
Day Five : Departure
After one last breakfast, we say our goodbyes. The transfer leaves Corvara at 10am to get back to Venice to 1pm. Book your flights for anytime after 3pm and head home with some amazing memories of riding one of the world's great cycling regions.
Accomodation
Hotel Gran Fanes
Str. Agà, 44, 39033 Corvara in Badia
Our base for many years in Corvara is the brilliant Hotel Gran Fanes. Set a 2 minute walk from town, the hotel overlooks the Campolongo. The same family has run this hotel for generations and the local dishes in the evening are delicious. There is a good spa downstairs to recover after a long ride and the terrace outside is perfect for us all to get together for a beer.
Airport Transfers
Airport collections are from Venice (VCE) and the drive to Corvara takes around three hours.
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