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Alto Adige-From the Dolomites to Venice
- Cycling path along the old Dolomites railway track
- The Dolomites with a view of the famous "Drei Zinnen"-"Three Peaks"
- Cortina d'Ampezzo, the pearl of the Dolomites
- Pieve di Cadore, the birth town of Titian
- Belluno
- Feltre and Lake Corlo
- Bassano del Grappa
- Asolo
- Treviso
- Lagoon city of Venice
From: 665 €
Tripcode: ITFA040
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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3 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
On the road to Venice
From the north east of the Dolomites, you cycle through the Höhlenstein Valley passing by the famous "Drei Zinnen" (Three Peaks), and onto the Olympic town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Following the old railway track, continue to Pieve di Cadore, the birth town of Titian. After a short transfer through the valley of the ice cream makers, you will reach Ponte nelle Alpi ("Bridge in the Alps") and then onto Belluno nestling in the Dolomites. The tour takes you on to Bassano del Grappa where the countryside starts to level out. After a short visit to the town of Asolo you carry onto Treviso. Following the River Sile, you finally reach Mestre/Venice.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival at Toblach/Niederdorf/Welsberg
Arrive at the hotel in the Alta Pusteria. Car park in close proximity to the hotel, is included in the price.
Day 2: Alta Pusteria-Cortina d'Ampezzo/San Vito
From Toblach you start on the bike path into the Höhlenstein Valley, past Lake Toblach and the war cemetery. This area was used as the front during the 1st World War. You carry on past Lake Dürren (on the left you can see the famous "Drei Zinnen"); the cycle path ascends slightly before the border of South Tyrol and Italy, "Gemärk - Cimabanche" where you enter the province of Belluno. From here you cycle down into the valley, which opens up before entering towards the south, before arriving in Cortina.
Challenge: 35-45 km
Villages along the way: Lake Toblach, Lake Dürren, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day 3: Cortina d'Ampezzo/San Vito-Belluno
Today the path is steady going slight downward, for the most part on the old railway track; you will see the Sorapis on the left and located on the right the "Fünf Türme"- Cinque Torri (Five Towers). You continue on to the south through the Boite Valley towards Pieve/Calalzo. From here a short transfer by train brings you to Longarone (not included in the price, approx. ¬ 6,00 per person including bicycle).This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide filled the dam above the village and caused a flood. Carry on to Belluno.
Challenge: 49-59 km
Villages along the way: Pieve, Calalzo, Longarone, Belluno
Day 4: Belluno-Feltre
From Belluno, the small capital of this province (80.000 inhabitants), the tour follows tree lined avenues and hilly landscape until the end of this day in Feltre. A stop in Cesiomaggiore to visit the bicycle museum "Museo della Bicicletta" is highly recommended. The museum shows the development of the bicycle from the beginning to the present day.
Challenge: 39 km
Villages along the way: Belluno, Feltre, Cesiomaggiore
Day 5: Feltre-Bassano del Grappa
Shortly after Feltre the route passes Lake Corlo and then descends to the Brenta Valley. Where the river Brenta joins the plains, is the town of Bassano del Grappa. The name of the town comes from the Monte Grappa. Here you can enjoy a well earned "Grappa" on arrival. There are many place of interest to visit in the town such as San Francesco, the "Museo Civico" (Museum) or the Piazza della Libertà.
Challenge: 50 km
Villages along the way: Feltre, Bassano del Grappa
Day 6: Bassano del Grappa-Treviso
On leaving the dolomitic Alps, you occasionally see various villas designed by the renowned architect Palladio. The town of Asolo is ideal for a rest before continuing along to the plains to Treviso, the town of the water striders. Along the canals there are many wonderful houses and shops to admire. This is a centre for Italian fashion.
Challenge: 57 km
Villages along the way: Bassano del Grappa, Asolo, Treviso
Day 7: Treviso-Venice (Mestre/Marghera)
Follow the River Sile, you cycle towards the Adriatic Sea straight to Venice (Mestre/Marghera) where the impressive "Serenissima" can be admired.
Challenge: 35 km
Villages along the way: Treviso, Venice
Day 8: Departure
The trip ends after breakfast. There is a possibility to extend your stay in Venice (Mestre/Marghera).
Practical info
Included:
- Accommodation in hotels of 3***star category
- Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
- Dinner (three course menu)
- Tour guide for the entire cycling tour
- Vehicle support
- Personal tour information
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Transfer from Calalzo to Longarone
- Well planned routes
- Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
- All entrance fees and guided tours according to the programme
- 2 guided city tours
- Free parking in Alta Pusteria
Not Included:
- Tips and gratuities
- Extras
- Everything not included in "the price includes"
Optional Services:
- Extra nights
- Bike rental
- Transfers
How to get there:
By car: on the Brenner motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone - take the exit Franzensfeste, Pustertal then through the Pustertal Valley (SS49) to Welsberg, Niederdorf or Toblach, 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 Alta Pusteria to Toblach, Niederdorf or Welsberg, depending on the location of your hotel.
By train: take the train from Innsbruck over the "Brenner/Brennero" to Franzensfeste. Change trains for the Pusteria Valley and disembarking either at Welsberg, Niederdorf or Toblach depending on the location of your hotel.
By plane: low cost flights are available to "Sant' Angelo - Antonio Canova" airport in Treviso and to the Marco Polo airport in Venice which offer an excellent airport shuttle to and from Mestre/Marghera. Upon a request, we even organize transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour.
Parking: free unattended parking facilities are included for the duration of the bicycle tour at the hotel of your arrival or at the public parking area.
Transfer: return-transfer by shuttle-bus every Saturday from Venice to the Alta Pusteria at the cost of ¬ 59,00 for person, including bicycle (to be paid at the briefing); a reservation is necessary as there are limited places.
On every other day transfers are available on request (with a minimum of 4 pax)
Reviews
Start: Toblach/Dobbiaco
Finish: Venice
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Arrival every Saturday from 04/05/2013 (first available date) to 28/09/2013 (last available date) Minimum number of participants: 2 With a minimum of 5 pax we can organize a start of a tour on every other day
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| In double/twin room: | 665 €/person |
| In single room: | 800 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
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| In double/twin room: | 700 €/person |
| In single room: | 835 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| In double/twin room: | 665 €/person |
| In single room: | 800 €/person |
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
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| bike rental: | 65 €/person |
| electric bike rental: | 150 €/person |