Dolomites - Venice

Day 2: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco – Cortina d’Ampezzo ascent approx. 350 m, descent approx. 300 m / approx. 30 - 35 km

From Villabassa/Dobbiaco 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 Dürrensee (on the left you can see the famous Drei Zinnen/Three Peaks); the cycle path ascends slightly before you get to the border – Gemärk/Cimabanche - of the region South Tyrol and the region of the Veneto. From here you cycle towards the south to Cortina d`Ampezzo.

Day 3: Cortina d’Ampezzo – Belluno ascent approx. 200 m, descent appr. 1000 m / approx. 75 km

Today the path is going slightly downwards, for the most part on the old railway track; you will see the Sorapis on the left and located on the right the Cinque Torri (Five Towers). You continue on to the south through the Boite Valley towards Pieve/Calalzo di Cadore. From here the new cycling path takes you to Longarone. This town was completely rebuilt in 1963 after a landslide filled the dam above the village and caused a flood. From Longarone the cycle path is slightly hilly until you reach Belluno.

Day 4: Belluno - Feltre ascent approx. 40 m, descent approx. 280 m / approx. 40 km

From Belluno, the small capital of this province, the tour follows tree lined avenues and hilly landscapes until the end of the day in Feltre. During the day you come along small and scenic villages. In the North you see the magnificent southern Dolomites, your companion for the first stages.

Day 5: Feltre – Bassano del Grappa ascent approx. 200 m, descent approx. 350 m / approx. 55 km

The first kilometres you cycle easily before you descend to the Brenta Valley. Where the river Brenta joins the plains, lies the town of Bassano del Grappa. The name of the town comes from Mount “Monte” Grappa. Upon arrival you can enjoy a well-earned “Grappa”. There are many places of interest to visit in the town such as San Francesco, the „Museo Civico“ (museum) or the Piazza della Libertà.

Day 6: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso ascent approx. 280 m, descent approx. 400 m / approx. 60 km

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, especially shoes and famous labels like Benetton.

Day 7: Treviso – Venice mainland/Mestre ascent approx. 0 m, descent approx. 0 m / approx. 45 km

Following the River Sile, you cycle towards the Adriatic Sea straight to Venice (mainland) where the impressive “Serenissima“ can be admired.Day 8: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

Ecofriendly option by train: take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change the train to the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off either at Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco depending on the location of your hotel. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at,www.trenitalia.com. By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit “Brixen-Pustertal”, then through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco, 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 valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa, depending on the location of your hotel. By plane: Low cost flights are available to Treviso and Venice. We can organise transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour on request.

Hotels 3*** and 4**** category. Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot!

paid parking options near the hotel; advance reservation not possible; payment on site.

Return transfer every Wednesday and Saturday by shuttle bus from Venice mainland/Mestre to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa at a price of € 85.00 per person + € 45.00 per own bike (reservation and payment upon booking; min. 2 people). Alternative: "Cortina Express": daily departure from Mestre train station and Venice airport to Cortina d’Ampezzo and/or Toblach/Dobbiaco (booking necessary: www.cortinaexpress.it).

• 21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle • Rental bike TOP (unisex bike, men's bicycle on request) • E-bike (unisex bike) It is possible to add a rental bike disclaimer to your booking. Price is € 24.00 per trekking bike and € 49.00 per TOP bike/ e-bike /mountain bike. For more information we recommend to rewiew our Terms and Conditions.

We suggest travel insurance.

In Venice you are accommodated on the mainland in Mestre.

There are several ways to get to the island of Venice: the fastest way is by taxi, the journey takes about 9 minutes. From the "Corso del Popolo Mestrina" there is also a direct bus. It leaves about every 30 minutes. On the island of Venice itself, however, there are only two means of transport: on foot or by boat. The use of bicycles is not allowed.

Every Wednesday and Saturday we offer a transfer by shuttle bus from Venice mainland/Mestre to Alta Pusteria (Dobbiaco/Villabassa). Alternatively, there is a daily bus service ("Cortina Express") from Mestre train station to Cortina or Dobbiaco. Here a direct reservation is necessary.