Dolomites Bike + Adventure Tour

Your guides will pick you up in Bolzano and transfer you to the starting point for our ride, high above the Isarco Valley. Cycle through mountain pastures with incredible views across the valley, where towns cling to hillsides dotted with narrow church steeples. Enjoy regional wine and local specialties for lunch in the village of Gudon at a historic tavern in the shadow of a medieval castle. After lunch, we’ll pedal along the Isarco River to Bressanone, a vibrant city with an incredible medieval core. Transfer or challenge yourself with an extra ride up to our alpine design hotel where you’ll have time to enjoy the pool or spa before dinner.

Today we leave the bikes behind for a hike that will knock your socks off. Setting out along the grassy ridgelines of the Plose Massif, our route takes us through a series of verdant meadows dotted with shepherds’ huts. We may even glimpse curious resident marmots peering up from their burrows beneath blankets of wildflowers. Enjoy panoramic views of the Odle Group, some of the most iconic peaks in the Dolomites, then savor lunch at a welcoming mountain refuge. Afterward, opt for a longer or shorter walk back to the cable car that brings us down to the hotel. This evening we’ll gather on the terrace to toast our week together before a beautiful alpine dinner.

Say goodbye to Bressanone as we ride out of town along the Isarco River to the historic monastery of Novacella. Explore the grounds where monks have been making wine since 1142 before continuing our ride upstream. We will pass through the small towns of the Val Pusteria on our way to lunch at a mountain chalet. After lunch, opt to keep riding up the valley, or take a quick shuttle to our next hotel, an 11th-century castle set high above the Puster Valley. Explore the property, with its frescoed walls, lush gardens, and ancient chapels—the oldest which dates to the year 1030—or enjoy the pool and spa. This evening we’ll regather for dinner, soaking up the history and atmosphere of this special place.  

This morning we’ll set out from the picturesque village of San Lorenzo, pedaling along the valley floor to the typical Tyrolean towns of Villabassa and Dobbiaco, the latter which is known for its Baroque church. Along the way, we’ll stop to meet our friend David at his farmhouse, where we’ll have the chance to sample some fresh cheeses. After lunch in Dobbiaco, we cross the linguistic border to enter Italian-speaking territory. From here, you may transfer or opt for a longer ride over a gradual mountain pass to Cortina—queen of Italian mountain resort towns—and our next boutique hotel. Tonight you are free to dine at the hotel or in town; your guides are happy to recommend the perfect restaurant. 

From 1915 to 1918, the peaks above Cortina became the center of a desperate battle between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies. Our hike around the five stone pillars of the Cinque Torri leads us to the remaining tunnels, bunkers, and traces of this incredible history. The combination of natural beauty and historical interest makes for a fascinating excursion. At the top of the mountain, stop for lunch at a refuge well-known for its gourmet fare before continuing the loop back down to the road. This afternoon, relax at the spa or stroll through Cortina’s charming historic center. Tonight you’re free to dine on your own in town—your guides are happy to recommend their favorite restaurants.

This morning you can choose to relax at your hotel or take a final ride down the valley to Calalzo di Cadore. From Calalzo or the hotel, we will transfer you to Venice as you continue on to your next destination.