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A week riding through the heart of the Dolomites taking in Italy’s greatest climbs. Starting in glamorous Cortina, this small group tour takes in Tre Croce, the Giau, Campolongo, Sella Ronda, Stelvio and Gavia in 6 epic rides. With expert guides leading the rides, a pro level mechanic in the support van, regular feed stops and social post ride evenings, this is one of the best weeks possible on a bike.
Over the Tour of the Dolomites week we spend the first night in Cortina, two nights in Corvara, a night in Merano and finish with two nights in Bormio. All our hotels are 3* family run, traditional hotels of the region. We choose these hotels for their hospitality, cycling facilities and great local food.
Check out this article in the Irish Independent about our group in 2022 – Click here to read the article -> 2022 Tour of the Dolomites with Sportive BreaksÂ
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking
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Climb the Stelvio: Possibly the most famous climb in the world. We ride the Stelvio from Prato.
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Experience the Sella Ronda: In the heart of the Dolomites are four climbs that make the Sella Ronda. Often called the best 55km in cycling, this is an unmissable destination with sensational views.
Avg Daily Distance | Avg Daily Elevation | Difficulty | |
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100km | 2750m |
4/5
Lots of climbing but either shorter rides or an easier day mixed in. Challenging but suitable for most riders.
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What's Included
Additional Extras
Tour of the Dolomites Cycling Holiday
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Itinerary
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Day One - Monday : Cortina: Tre Croci
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40km | 860m |
2/5
Flat to rolling day with max one main climb.
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Arrival day into Venice Marco Polo Airport. Our transfer departs the airport at 11.00 for a 2hr transfer to Cortina. After a quick lunch (not included), our mechanic is on hand to build bikes before a warm up ride passing under the mighty Tre Cime and climbing the Tre Croci before heading back to the hotel for dinner at 8pm where our guides talk through the plans for the rest of the week.
Day Two - Tuesday : Cortina to Corvara: Giau and Campolongo
Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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61km | 2163m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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Breakfast from 7am and meet at 8am for an 8.30am rollout. Today’s ride has two big climbs packed into 61km. Straight out of Cortina we start climbing before turning onto the Giau and then onto the magnificent Campolongo finishing in Arabba. Corvara is an incredible base for the next two nights.
Day Three - Wednesday : Corvara to Corvara: Sella Ronda
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82km | 2481m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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A classic Dolomites route. From Corvara we head over the picturesque Valporolo with stunning views in all directions before descending all the way to Arabba and then the last three climbs of the Sella Ronda – the Passo Pordoi, Sella & Gardena. A fantastic and not too difficult day allowing for a relaxed afternoon at the spa & a couple of beers on the terrace.
Day Four - Thursday : Corvara to Merano: Gardena & Sella
Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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113km | 1640m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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The easiest day of the week as we leave the Dolomites before finishing the week in the Italian Alps. We head out over the beautiful Passo Gardena and then the Sella before finishing the ride on the picturesque valley road to Merano.
Day Five - Friday : Merano to Bormio: Stelvio
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97km | 2563m |
4/5
Plenty of climbing but suitable for most regular riders.
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A gentle first 70km and then a massive last 50km today. We all ride together on the valley road from Merano to Prato and then grab coffee in town before the taking the mighty Stelvio. This is the famous side of the mountain with 48 hairpins. At the summit we regroup over a coffee before the fun descent into Bormio, our base for the last two days.
Day Six - Saturday : Bormio - Gavia - Bormio:
Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
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52km | 1492m |
3/5
Rolling terrain with the occasional climb.
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After 5 glorious days on the bike we take on one final climb to draw an end to the week with the magnificent Gavia. This fine climb is the perfect way to end the week before descending back to Bormio.
Day Seven - Sunday : Bormio
Our transfer home is at 11 am so a well-earned lie-in, late breakfast and time for some last-minute souvenirs before heading to Milan Malpensa airport.
Key Climbs
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Passo Giau
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Passo Giau
Distance 9.5km
Avg Grade 9%
Lowest Elevation 1227m
Highest Elevation 2069m
Elev Difference 842m
Climb Category HC
Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
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Passo Stelvio (from Prato)
Distance 24km
Avg Grade 8%
Lowest Elevation 931m
Highest Elevation 2758m
Elev Difference 1828m
Climb Category HC
The most famous climb in Italy. 48 hairpins over 24km, gradients ranging from 6 to 10% and stunning views to keep you entertained all the way up to the summit and the most iconic view in cycling. Read More
Accommodation
Tour of the Dolomites Hotels
Cortina, Corvara, Merano & Bormio
Over the Tour of the Dolomites week we spend the first night in Cortina, two nights in Corvara, a night in Merano and finish with two nights in Bormio. All our hotels are 3* family run, traditional hotels of the region. We choose these hotels for their hospitality, cycling facilities and great local food.
Airport Transfers
Flights are into Venice (VCE) & out of Milan Malpensa (MXP). If you cannot get flights for our transfer times or you would like to use a different airport, please get in touch and we can arrange private transfers. +44 (0)161 676 0390 | hello@dev.sportivebreaks.com
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