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Cycling from the Dolomites to Venice

From

CAD 2,500

Duration

8 days

Countries

Italy

Activity

easy

The adventure

The journey from the Dolomites to Venice covers the regions of South Tyrol and Veneto. Boasting 300 days of sunshine a year, South Tyrol is a timeless bilingual region at the crossroads of Italy and Austria where the jagged rock walls of the UNESCO Dolomites overlook deep green meadows; Veneto is a region rich in art cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and vineyards. Pedalling on

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

→

Countries

Italy

Activity level

easy

Style

Culture & History, Cycling, Multi-Country / Grand Tour

Group size

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Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

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Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.

Your journey through

Italy

Day 1Arrive in Dobbiaco/VillabassaArrive at your hotel in the Val Pusteria of the Dolomites. You stay at the Hotel Hubertushof or similar (breakfast included)

Dobbiaco/Villabassa

Arrive at your hotel in the Val Pusteria of the Dolomites. You stay at the Hotel Hubertushof or similar (breakfast included)

Day 2Dobbiaco/Villabassa to Cortina d'AmpezzoYour cycle journey starts on the old Dolomites narrow-gauge railway track past Dobbiaco lake and the war cemetery. Enjoy fabulous mountain views, including to the Tre Cime before crossing from the region of South Tyrol to Veneto and arriving in the Olympic village of Cortina d'Ampezzo. You stay at the Hotel Villa Gaia or similar (breakfast included)

Dobbiaco

Your cycle journey starts on the old Dolomites narrow-gauge railway track past Dobbiaco lake and the war cemetery. Enjoy fabulous mountain views, including to the Tre Cime before crossing from the region of South Tyrol to Veneto and arriving in the Olympic village of Cortina d'Ampezzo. You stay at the Hotel Villa Gaia or similar (breakfast included)

Day 3Cortina d'Ampezzo to BellunoContinue on the old railway track with views of the Sorapis range to one side and the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) to the other. Stop for lunch in Pieve di Cadore, birthplace of Titian, before continuing through the valley of the ice-cream makers to Belluno.

Idyllic view of a hotel by a lake in Belluno, Italy with majestic mountains in the background.

Cortina d'Ampezzo to Belluno

Continue on the old railway track with views of the Sorapis range to one side and the Cinque Torri (Five Towers) to the other. Stop for lunch in Pieve di Cadore, birthplace of Titian, before continuing through the valley of the ice-cream makers to Belluno.

Day 4Belluno to FeltreToday you leave Belluno, capital of the province, and cycle across the foothills through a series of small villages on tree-lined avenues to Feltre. This historic hilltop town was completely rebuilt in the 16th Century having been destroyed in 1510 due to its allegiance with Venice. You stay at the Hotel Doriguzzi or similar (breakfast included)

Stunning aerial shot of Feltre, Italy with lush hills and vibrant townscape.

Belluno to Feltre

Today you leave Belluno, capital of the province, and cycle across the foothills through a series of small villages on tree-lined avenues to Feltre. This historic hilltop town was completely rebuilt in the 16th Century having been destroyed in 1510 due to its allegiance with Venice. You stay at the Hotel Doriguzzi or similar (breakfast included)

Day 5Feltre to Bassano del GrappaDescend to the Brenta Valley and the plains to Bassano del Grappa, named from nearby Monte Grappa. Here you can visit the Poli Grappa museum, the Museo Civico and cross the famous wooden Ponte Vecchio, dedicated to the Alpini troops. You stay at Hotel Brennero or similar (breakfast included)

Descend to the Brenta Valley and the plains to Bassano del Grappa, named from nearby Monte Grappa. Here you can visit the Poli Grappa museum, the Museo Civico and cross the famous wooden Ponte Vecchio, dedicated to the Alpini troops. You stay at Hotel Brennero or similar (breakfast included)

Day 6Bassano del Grappa to TrevisoCycle past villas designed by the renowned architect Palladio before stopping for a rest in Asolo, an elegant hilltop town with a charming historic centre. Continue along the plains to Treviso which is circled by a town wall and by waterways. In the centre you'll find a rambling maze of arcaded walkways and canals. You stay at Hotel Carlton or similar (breakfast included)

Cycle past villas designed by the renowned architect Palladio before stopping for a rest in Asolo, an elegant hilltop town with a charming historic centre. Continue along the plains to Treviso which is circled by a town wall and by waterways. In the centre you'll find a rambling maze of arcaded walkways and canals. You stay at Hotel Carlton or similar (breakfast included)

Day 7Treviso to Mestre/Venice MainlandFinish your cycle route with a gentle ride along the River Sile to Venice mainland from where you can visit the 'Floating City'. Visit St Marks Square, the Doges Palace and the Rialto Bridge. You stay at the Hote Villa Costanza or similar (breakfast included)

Sunlit view of Treviso's clock tower and historic buildings against a blue sky.

Treviso to Mestre

Finish your cycle route with a gentle ride along the River Sile to Venice mainland from where you can visit the 'Floating City'. Visit St Marks Square, the Doges Palace and the Rialto Bridge. You stay at the Hote Villa Costanza or similar (breakfast included)

Day 8Leave Mestre/Venice MainlandLeave Venice or ask us about booking extra nights to allow more time to visit. (breakfast included)