Dolomites Weekender 2024
Dates
4 Sept - 8 Sept 2024
6 June - 9 June 2025
13 June - 16 June 2025
5 Sept - 8 Sept 2025
19 Sept - 22 Sept 2025
Book from
$1899 AUD
Key Features of 5 Day Tour
- 4 nights | 5 days
- Stay in 3* hotel in La Villa
- Daily breakfasts & dinners included
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Take part in 3 fully supported guided rides
- Ride the Sella Ronda which features four breath-taking climbs
- See the sights, enjoy local cuisine
- Support from our bike guide and mechanic
- Return transfers from Venice at set times
- Spread your payments - Interest free payment plan
Dolomites Weekenders with Sportive Breaks
Four days of classic climbs, unbelievable scenery and great food, what’s not to love? For cycling lovers our Dolomites Weekender doesn’t get much better!
Often called the best cycling route in the world, riders will have the chance to take on the Sella Ronda, a circular route over four climbs with amazing views throughout.
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.
Our hotel for the weekend is located in La Villa near Corvara, our favourite cycling town in the world and the home of the popular Maratona. Perfect for post-ride spas & beers on the balcony!
What's Included?
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INCLUDES
- Fully supported tour with experienced local guides
- Take part in 3 fully supported guided rides
- Ride the Sella Ronda which features four breath-taking climbs
- Stay in 3* hotel in La Villa
- Breakfast & dinners (budget €10 for lunch)
- Support from our bike guide and mechanic
- Vehicle Support
- Return transfers from Venice at set times
- Spread your payments
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EXTRA COSTS
- Bike rental – Carbon bike with 11/34 rear cassette available = $275
- Private transfers available on request.
Itinerary
Day One - Corvara
Date
Location
La Villa
Arrival day. We meet you in Venice Airport and head out at 12:30pm for a 15:30pm arrival in La Villa. Our mechanics will then be 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 19:30pm to go through the agenda in more detail.
Airport Transfers
Airport collections are from Venice (VCE) and the drive to La Villa takes around three hours.
We will meet you in arrivals prior to 12:30 and give you a number to call if you are delayed.
See the group transfer information here.
Daily Highlights
- Airport Transfer
- Expert Staff
- Fitting of rental bikes
- 3* Hotel in La Villa
Ride
Warm up ride up the Gardena
Meals
Welcome Dinner
Medium Ride
Day Two - Sella Ronda
Date
Location
After breakfast, we meet at for a rollout at 09:30am. Our mechanic is on hand for any last minute bike work before we head out towards the Passo Campolongo together.
The group will 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 La Villa before a relaxing afternoon.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- 3* Hotel in La Villa
- Ride the enchanting Passo Campolongo
Ride
Ride the Sella Ronda over the Pordoi and then the stunning Sella & Gardena
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Three - Passo delle Erbe
Date
Location
La Villa
Another breakfast rollout at 09:30am. Today we head off the beaten path 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.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- 3* Hotel in La Villa
- Climb over the Passo delle Erbe and the Gardena
Ride
Take on some classic climbs with some amazing scenery on narrow empty roads
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Four - Giau / Tre Cime
Date
Location
A big day for the bunch!
A monster day in the mountains going over the Valporolo, dropping towards Cortina before the mighty Giau and Campolongo on the way home.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- 3* Hotel in La Villa
- Climb the Valporolo and mighty Giau
Ride
Explore some classic climbs and take in some amazing scenery
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Long Ride
Day Five - Departure
Date
Dependent on Package Booked
Location
After one last breakfast, we say our goodbyes. The transfer leaves La Villa at 10:00am to get back to Venice for 13:00pm. Book your flights for anytime after 15:00pm and head home with some amazing memories of riding one of the world’s great cycling regions.
Airport Transfer
We leave La Villa at 10:00am and get to Venice with plenty of time for you to check in with your bike, grab a last minute gift and have a stress-free return flight.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Airport Transfer at 10am
Meals
Breakfast
Pricing
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 La Villa, near Corvara.
Prices (all prices in AUD)
2024 Weekender Dates:
- 4 September
$1899 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for a couple)
$2089 based on single occupancy of a room
2025 Weekender Dates:
- 6 June
- 13 June
- 5 September
- 19 September
$1899 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds) or 1 double room (1 bed for a couple)
$2089 based on single occupancy of a room
Included with Your Weekend
- 4 nights at the Hotel Ladinia, in La Villa
- Half board at the hotel – all breakfasts and evening meals
- 3 fully supported and guided rides
- Mechanical assistance throughout the weekend
- Airport transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport – More info here
Also Available
- Private airport transfers are available
- Bike rental available
More About the Event & Hotel
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 La Villa. 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 each day are challenging but suitable for most regular riders. La Villa is the perfect setting for post ride R&R. Our hotel has a spa and sports massage and the terrace out front is perfect for a couple of beers as the sun goes down over the mountains.
Hotels
Situated in the Fassa Valley with views overlooking the stunning landscape, Hotel Ladinia is perfect for a stay in the Dolomites.
The Spa has a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, Mediterranean bath, a Kneipp hydrotherapy, sensory showers, and a relax room with beauty treatment area.
Ladinia Hotel’s restaurant serves typical local and international cuisines. Breakfast is a varied buffet.
The Ladinia is in the centre of town, 150 metres from the public bus stop. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to/from the ski areas of Alloch, Buffaure and Catinaccio.
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