Dobbiaco – Caorle Gravelbike
From Dobbiaco to Caorle with the Gravelbike
This bike tour, specially created for gravel bikes, is extremely varied. The starting point is the picturesque Alta Pusteria, from where you will bike to the heart of the „pale mountains“, the Dolomites with their world-famous landmark, the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site of the Three Peaks. Their foothills will accompany you until the second last stage. Then you leave the mountains behind and cycle towards the sea. The arrival in one of the most beautiful places in the east of Veneto – Caorle – is getting closer and closer.
The first part of the tour is also the most challenging. There are some longer climbs to master. But you will always be rewarded by an unforgettable panorama. Should your legs not be up to it, there is always an easier alternative route.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
8 days / 7 nights
Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
(approx. 45 - 55 km, approx. 1.000 Hm) / (approx. 30-35 km; approx. 350 Hm)
The more challenging variant first takes you into the Braies Valley. Here you can make a detour to the idyllic Lago di Braies Lake. The stage takes you to the high plateau of Prato Piazza, with the Dürrenstein and the Hohe Gaisl towering majestically above. The route then descends along the old military road into the Höhlenstein Valley and along the old railway line „Ferrovia delle Dolomiti“ over the Cimabanche Pass to the Olympic town of Cortina d‘Ampezzo.
The easier variant leads directly along the railway track through the Höhlenstein Valley to Cortina d‘Ampezzo.
(approx. 80 km, approx. 970 Hm) / (approx. 75km, approx. 150 Hm)
For the more challenging variant, first follow the „Lunga Via delle Dolomiti“ cycle path along the former railway line. On the left, the view falls on the Sorapis mountain range and on the right on the rock formation of the Cinque Torri. After a steep climb, you reach Zoppè di Cadore, the highest municipality in the municipality of Belluno. From there you continue to Longarone. Longarone was completely destroyed in 1963 by a flood wave caused by a rock fall into the reservoir. Within a very short time, the village was rebuilt. You cycle past the Ponte nelle Alpi to the stage destination Belluno.
The easier variant leads you along the cycle path to Pieve di Cadore, Longarone and then to Belluno.
(approx. 85 km, approx. 1200 Hm) / (approx. 60km, approx. 300 Hm)
On the more challenging variant, you will reach the well-known high plateau of Nevegal after a long climb right at the beginning. You will follow in the footsteps of the Giro d‘Italia - in 2011 it led from Belluno up to Nevegal. From there you can see Santa Croce and Lake Morto. Along the ridge you can enjoy an impressive 360° panorama. To the north you can still see the Dolomites and if the visibility is good, you can already make out the blue Adriatic Sea to the south. Surrounded by vineyards, you cycle further south through the Prosecco region. A highlight of today‘s stage is the Molinetta della Croda, an old water mill from the 17th century. Then cycle on to the stage destination Pieve di Soligo/ Susegana. The best way to end the evening is with a glass of good wine.
The easier option is to stay in the valley and cycle through hilly terrain, first past Lago di Santa Croce and then through the Prosecco region to the stage destination.
(approx. 85 km, approx. 250 Hm)
There is only one option for this stage. The route takes you along the Piave. You have almost left the mountains behind - it continues hilly in the direction of Nervesa della Battaglia. You leave the Montello nature reserve. On the way to the lagoon beaches, the town of Noventa di Piave is particularly popular with cyclists to take a break, as there are good shopping opportunities with fashion and sports outlets.
The stage continues to the beaches of the Venice lagoon.
You will pass by Eraclea. The Pineta di Eraclea pine forest is one of the largest pine forests on the Adriatic coast and it is located directly behind the sea shore. Eraclea Mare is also known for its beautiful flat sandy beach and the dunes behind the beach.
At the end of the stage you will reach Caorle, one of the most picturesque towns in eastern Veneto.
Caorle has beautiful golden sandy beaches, many places of historical, cultural and scenic interest, but also ideal opportunities for relaxing and entertainment.
The historic centre of Caorle is divided into two halves, around which dozens of narrow alleys wind. The atmosphere you experience when strolling through the alleyways is unique at any time of the year. In the old town, just a few metres from the sea, stands an ancient cathedral and next to it the very special cylindrical bell tower, built in 1100, both in Romanesque style. In front of the cathedral square, there is a beautiful and unique seafront promenade lined with stones, known as „Scogliera Viva“ (Living Cliffs). One of the most important buildings in Caorle is the church of the Madonna dell‘Angelo, a small church right by the sea.
(approx. 25 km till Jesolo, approx. 67 km till Venice)
You can spend the day on the beach, enjoy the culinary delights and the sun.
If you prefer to spend the day in a sporty way, there is the option of cycling to Jesolo or Venice and then back to Caorle. There are also numerous bathing and refreshment stops along the way.
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Prices and dates
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It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
Mountain Bike TOP | 169 € | |
Gravelbike | 190 € | |
Electric rental bike (145 cm) | 195 € |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
Return transfer per person | 108 € |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
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General information
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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 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 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.
Free and unguarded parking facilities for the duration of the bicycle tour at a nearby public parking area.
Every sunday from Caorle to the Hochpustertal-Alta Pusteria (Dobbiaco/Villabassa) at a price of €79,00 per person + € 29,00 per own bike (reservation and payment upon booking).
Gravelbike Bianchi Impulso Allroad Alu - Shimano GRX (limited availability) or similar model
We suggest travel insurance.
Changes in the offer as well as errors, printing errors and arithmetic errors reserved!
Accommodation in hotels 3** and 4*** category
Breakfast buffet or full breakfast
Personal tour information
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Well planned routes
Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
Telephone service hotline for the entire tour
Navigation App
Arrival to the starting point of the tour
Departure at the end of the tour
Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
Lunch, Dinner
Not mentioned entries
Rental bikes and Travel insurance
All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“