CYCLE THE DOLOMITES
The mighty Dolomites in North Italy are perfectly located in the northeast corner of Italy near Switzerland and Austria. This stunning area has one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the European Alps. The Dolomites is a real cycling paradise for every keen cyclist. Here you will experience one of the most challenging cycling tracks and mythical climbs. The Grande Strada delle Dolomiti (Great Dolomites Road) makes cycling perfect, with good asphalt and scenic roads. You climb and descend many incredible mountain summits of the Giro d’Italia. The climbs to Passo Sella, Passo Campolongo, Passo Gardena, Tre Cime di Lavaredo and of course one of the most famous climbs in the Dolomites : the climb to the summit of Passo Giau 2233m are first class challenges!In the second part of our Dolomites Tour we will move to Bormio where we will climb the 3 most famous and challenging climbs of north Italy: Passo Stelvio, Passo Gavia and Passo del Mortirolo!
You will “taste” all the best of Dolomites and when we say all, it means really ALL!
Tour By Day
Day 1: 03td of August, Monday
We recommend you arrive by 2pm at our hotel in Vigo di Fassa. Included in the package we offer the pickup at the airport of Milan.
After dropping of your bike and a brief check-in process, you’ll join the BBT coaching staff and fellow riders for a preview of the week ahead and a dinner.
Day 2: 04th of August, Tuesday
The Dolomites are waiting for you! You first start with the bike fitting. After assembling the bike you will ride the “Sellaronda course”: the “Sella Ronda bike day” (62 km – 1.780 m. difference in height) which includes Passo Campolongo (5.8 km and 6.1% avg), Passo Pordoi (9.2 km and 6.9% avg), Passo Sella (5.5 km and 7.9 avg), Passo Gardena (5.8 km and 4,3%). Cycling distance 62 km- 1780 meters of climbing.
Day 3: 05th of Augusty, Wednesday
Today will be a another tough day in the saddle. You get breath-taking views that will remain impressed in your heart forever! Start with the climb to Passo Pordoi at 2121m altitude. Down to the city of Arabba and then up again to the Passo Falzarego. After passing through Cordina d’Ampezzo we finally climb up to Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
Day 4: 06th of August, Thursday
Today, you will cycle around the Marmolada tower, also known as the Queen of the Dolomites and one of the highest summit of the Dolomites, which culminates at 3342m. You will also climb the magnificent Passo San Pellegrino, which will offer you magnificent views over the Monte Pelmo. Total cycling distance: 84km. Height gain: 2650m. Max. altitude: 2080m.
Day 5: 07th of August, Friday
Today we will move from our hotel in Vigo di Fassa to Prato allo Stelvio, where the Passo dell Stelvio starts! This is one of the journey’s most spectacular and unforgettable rides!You will climb the famous Stelvio, “attack this mountain with respect”. The climb has 48 switchbacks to tackle with it’s top on 2757m (9045ft).
Stelvio is considered the King of all cycling mountains, an unmissable climb!
Tonight we also move to the second hotel: The Miramonti Park Hotel in Bormio.
Day 6: 08h of August, Saturday
After the Stelvio you will face the Gavia pass. The mountain belongs to one of the highest paved mountain passes in the Alps. The Gavia has a high summit of 2621 meters (8700ft).
Day 7: 09th of August, Sunday
The last stage. Another great stage climbing the Passo di Mortirolo, considered the steepest and hardest climb in Europe! The Mortirolo Pass (Italian: Passo di Mortirolo) (el. 1852 m.) is a high mountain pass also known as Passo di Foppa, it connects Mazzo di Valtellina (province of Sondrio) and Val Camonica (province of Brescia). The road from Mazzo di Valtellina is one of the most demanding climbs in professional road bicycle racing, having been used in the Giro d’Italia stage race many times. The actual climb to the summit starts at Mazzo di Valtellina and is 12.4 kilometres long at an average of 10.5% (height gain: 1300 m), the maximum gradient being 18%.
In the afternoon you are free to continue your trip or we will be happy to bring you to the Milan Airport.
Hotel Alpen Corona Wellness 4* and Miramonti Park Hotel 4*
Here are listed some particularities of the hotels:
- Hotel Alpen Corona Wellness (4*stars hotel) in Vigo di Fassa is our base for the first 4 days of the camp. Miramonti Park Hotel (4* Hotel) is our secondi hotel in Bormio for the last 2 days of the bike tour
- Alpen Hotel Corona Sport & Wellness typical style welcomes you with it’s majestic “King Laurin” Stube and this style reflects in any area into the hotel. Ceilings with hot beams, soft and inviting sofas for relaxing breaks, special comfort in any room, careful service for all customers’ needs
- The recently refurbished Miramonti Park Hotel is located in a quiet position, immersed in the green of an ample private park, at a few steps from the old town centre
- The traditional Ladin cuisine, which will offer you homemade jams and pastries, a variety of bread out of the oven (made according to ancient recipes), yoghurt, savoury cheeses and many delicious dishes
- The surrounding landscape and the wellness and thermal SPA are the ideal setting to enjoy the holiday in a really reinvigorating way.
Activities
- Daily training sessions with BBT Coaches
- Training Presentations from BBT Coaches and outside professionals
- All luggage and bike transport
- All tranfers from/to Airport of MILAN
- Entrance fees to all group events/activities
- Massage after training from our pro masseuses
Lodging
4 nights at the hotel Alpen Corona,4*stars Hotel in Vigo di Fassa and 2 nights at the Miramonti Park Hotel, 4*stars Hotel in Bormio.
Dining
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Support
daily route support from our coaches and staff
What's not included
- Airfare
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Personal items purchased during the trip
- Optional activities not scheduled by BestBikeTour
- Gratuities for your BestBikeTour Guides may be given at your discretion in response to their professionalism and leadership.
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