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Self-guided

Cycling

lvl. 1 to 2
Mon Roadbook App
Hotel 3 star
Day & muti-day hikes
Réf : E3VX
6 days from 845 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • Enjoy breathtaking Dolomites landscapes

  • Bike rentals and returns are included in the price.

  • Two nights in Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Explore the Dolomites by bike at your own pace, riding along the peaceful and scenic bike trails built on former railroad track beds. Enjoy a leisurely tour through a mountain range famous for its steep cliffs, rocky spires, and amazing cuisine. The bike trail winds its way through alpine meadows, along the crystal clear blue waters of beautiful glacier-formed lakes, and beneath several of the most iconic peaks of the Dolomites (like the legendary Tre Cime di Lavaredo or Tre Scarperi). When you reach the end of the trail, drop off your bikes and either return to your starting point or hop on a train for the quick ride to Venice. Marvel at the incredible contrast as ride from the jagged summits and quiet mountain villages of the Dolomites to the canals and bustling streets of Venice!

Your choice of lodging + Bike

Hotel 3 star From May to September

Hotel 3 star From May to September

Bike rental From 845 €* Book / Enquire Devis
e-bike From 1025 €* Book / Enquire Devis

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NGAMTA P.
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Itinerary
Hi , are you have tour joy day by day or tour in not long many day , And where you pick up start tour. Are you have private tour 8 persons.
Thank you
Ngamta
  • NGAMTA P.
    Traveler
    Hi , are you have tour joy day by day or tour in not long many day , And where you pick up start tour. Are you have private tour 8 persons.
    Thank you
    Ngamta
  • Julie M. Julie M.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hello!
    In this cycling trip, each day is equivalent, to around 30 km per day. The trip starts in Cortina.
    If you have any questions feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]

Itinerary

Cycling : another way to enjoy the trails and back roads. For beginners and experts, a bike allows you to explore a wide variety of places and landscapes in one trip and at your own pace. Our selection of self-guided bike tours also offers the possibility of using an electric bike to make them easier and more accessible to as many people as possible.
Level 1: 2 to 4 hours of riding per day (20 to 40 kilometers) on mostly flat roads or paths; a maximum of 200 meters of vertical gain. Feasible for anyone in good physical condition.

Level 2: 4 to 6 hours of riding per day (30 to 50 kilometers) on hilly roads or paths; a maximum of 500 meters of vertical gain. Accessible to anyone who exercises on a regular basis.

Mon Roadbook app: designed for the self-guided trips, "Mon Roadbook" travel assistant guides you throughout your journey via a mobile application to download on your smartphone.
Duration : 6 days
Luggage transfers : Your equipment only for the day
Lodging : Hotel
Guiding : self-guided
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From May to September

Day by day

Day 1

Welcome in the Dolomites !

Lodging : hotel. Meals not included.

Arrive in Dobbiaco in the hear of the Dolomites nestled beneath several high peaks.

Day 2

Dobbiaco to Lienz

Distance : 37 km to 48 km - Descent : 400 m to 550 m. Cycling : 3 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

In the morning, get your bikes and follow the paved bike trail first towards Thal and then Lienz (in Austria). Cross the border and ride leisurely downhill along the river as an easy warm up, crossing through pastures, villages, and beautiful alpine forests. Take the train back to Dobbiaco (all trains allow cyclists and their bikes).

Day 3

Dobbiaco - Lago di Braies - Brunico

Distance : 31km to 49km - Ascent : 0m to 450m. Descent : 400m to 950m. Cycling : 3.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

Starting again in Dobbiaco, the day's itinerary heads mostly downhill has you ride on the picturesque low-angle bike trail through Val Pusteria Valley all the way to Brunico. Sometimes paved, sometimes dirt, but always smooth riding, the trail winds its way through the wide open, incredibly beautiful valley. Today's ride also offers the chance for you to embark on a short detour out along an amazing, little-known side trail to Lago di Braies Lake, one of the most stunning lakes in the Dolomites. Take the train back to Dobbiaco.

Day 4

Dobbiaco - Cortina d'Ampezzo

Distance : 30km - Ascent : 300 m. Descent : 300 m. Cycling : 3 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

The always smooth ride up today's dirt trail climbs slowly but surely for 15 kilometers from Dobbiaco to Passo Cimabanche Pass (1530m). The grade is never very steep (you are actually riding on an old railroad track bed) and the landscapes are nothing less than spectacular. Once at the pass, enjoy coasting all the way to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the legendary mountain village in the heart of the Dolomites.

Day 5

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Calalzo di Cadore

Distance : 35km - Descent : 400 m. Cycling : 3.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

The last stage of your tour leisurely descends to the bike trail's end point in Calalzo di Cadore, through breathtaking mountain landscapes that include jagged peaks, lush green alpine meadows, and glacial lakes. Leave your bikes in Calalzo di Cadore and take the bus back to Cortina d'Ampezzo (or a taxi, which we can reserve for you in advance, ask us about rates). Returning your bike to Dobbiaco is included in our service package.

Day 6

Arrivederci!

Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Please ask for any excursion opportunity around Cortina d'Ampezzo or any transfer back to the Airport or elswhere.
Or you can choose to take a bus/train to Mestre to extend your trip for a short stay in Venice.

Pricing

Prices (incl. taxes) from may to september 2023

Hotel 3 star
Price per person		e-bikeBike rental
Low seasonMid seasonPeak seasonLow seasonMid seasonPeak season
2 people 1 double room1085 €1180 €1425 €900 €990 €1245 €
3 people 1 room with 3 beds1045 €1140 €1385 €860 €950 €1200 €
4 people 2 double rooms1025 €1120 €1365 €845 €935 €1185 €
5 people 1 double room, 1 room with 3 beds1000 €1100 €1345 €825 €915 €1165 €
6 people 3 double rooms1000 €1100 €1345 €825 €915 €1165 €
  • Low season : From 15 May 2023 to 10 June 2023
  • Mid season : From 11 June 2023 to 01 July 2023, from 03 September 2023 to 30 September 2023
  • Peak season : From 02 July 2023 to 28 July 2023, from 29 July 2023 to 02 September 2023

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes
- Accommodations as described.
- Breakfast for days 2 through 6.
- Transporting your bags every night.
- Bikes rental (E-electric or classical bike)
- Returning the bike to Dobbiaco
- Gpx tracks

The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
- Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Lunches and dinners
- For reservations made less than 15 days before the start, all additional fees for priority processing.
- Anything that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.

Other expenses
- Lunches: at grocery stores or huts for your picnic lunches and Dinners in Dobbiaco and Cortina
- Public transportation:

  • Day 2: Train Lienz - Dobbiaco
  • Day 3: Train Brunico - Dobbiaco. 
  • Day 5: bus back to Cortina d'Ampezzo

- Tickets to any visit, monument or museums.
- Drinks and tips

Currencies

France and Italy are part of the Euro zone. You may find ATMs easily in the main cities and towns.
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.

Access

Access

Dobbiaco is located in the hearth of the Dolomites.
Closest international airport is Venezia Marco-Polo airport.
From Venezia airport : about 4 hrs bus transfer. https://www.cortinaexpress.it/en/timetable or https://www.atvo.it

We can also provide private airport transfer from. Prices on request

During your trip

Our team

Self-guided trip

Day 2: Train from Lienz to Dobbiaco
Day 3: Train from Brunico to Dobbiaco
Day 5: Bus from Calalzo di Cadore to Cortina d'Ampezzo

Lodging

3-star Hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo (pearl of the Dolomites) and Dobbiaco

Meals

- Breakfast included from Day 2 to Day 6.
- Lunches and Dinners are on your own. You can choose your restaurant in Cortina and Dobbiaco

Luggage transfer

Luggage transfers included: you will carry only what you need for the day. Your bags are transported to your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night.

Trails

On self-guided trips, you are responsible for your orientation. The roadbook we provide at the beginning offers a few additional details. For each stage, make sure you check the latest information on road conditions; the manager at your accommodations should also be able to provide you with up-to-date information if you ask.

Itineraries

You cycle mainly on gravel cycling path and some asphalted parts. You almost never share the road with cars. Itineraies are sign-posted

Bikes

Bike rentals are always included in this tour.

  • You can reserve a hybrid bike fully equipped with a repair kit, a pump, a lock, and a small handlebar pack or two saddlebags that attach to the rear bike rack.
  • You can also reserve an electric bike: e-bikes are equipped with a small motor to help with pedaling, allowing the rider to use less effort than with a regular "human-powered" bike to cover the same distance. Every evening, plug your bike into a wall or designated electric socket at your accommodations to recharge your bike. The next day you will enjoy a full battery for your ride.

Your bike will be brought to you on day one of your trip. A security deposit is required. Remember to provide us with your height when filling out the reservation form.

When you drop off your bike in Calalzo di Cadore at the end of the tour our service package includes returning it to Dobbiaco.

Required before leaving

Health

Some tips for staying healthy:
Tap water is mostly good for drinking all other the Alps. Unless notified as not, you can consider it as drinkable. Even if they are recyclable we request you consider the waste impact of your bottles.
Your hands are perhaps your biggest enemy in terms of your health as they get very dirty during the day. Wash your hands before every meal or snack. People often think they get sick from the food, but it's far more likely they forgot to wash their hands!

During the trek, don't try to overpass your strength and walk too high, too quickly! Keep a regular pace and take time to enjoy the view while walking.
Listen to your guide and take their advice as they are trained to look after your safety.

If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise us when booking your trek so that we can cater for you. Note: sometimes not all dietary requirements are able to be met, but please inform us and we will certainly do our best! 

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 1

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking around 10km at least once per week.

Physical fitness level 2

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking at least twice per week (12km to 15km).

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Gear list

Luggage
All your luggage must be distributed in two bags: a backpack or saddlebag and a travel bag:

1/ Backpack (or saddlebag)
This is the bag or saddlebag (saddle or handelbar) you use every day while cycling, if you choose to take a picnic lunch (see paragraph "Food"). This bag should not be too large (up to 20 litres).
It will contain: a picnic for lunch, snack food, camera, waterproof and extra clothing and sunglasses...

2/ Travel bag
This is the bag that will be transported from one accommodation to the next by vehicle. It will contain all the belongings you will not use during the day. You will find it at the accommodation in the evening (or sometimes for lunch).

List of equipment to pack:

  • A cap or other head protection against the sun
  • A hat or sweat band
  • A bike helmet.
  • Two cycling jerseys or technical t-shirts  (made of synthetic or natural breathable fabrics)
  • A warm shirt or sweatshirt
  • A fleece
  • A waterproof jacket
  • Two good quality cycling shorts with chamois (avoid triathlon shorts)
  • A pair of warm cycling tights or leg warmers
  • Trousers
  • Casual short
  • A swimsuit.
  • A pair of biking shoes
  • A pair of shoes suitable for the evening
  • Sandals (not compulsory, but nice for warm evenings...)
  • Sport socks.
  • Gearing adapted to riding in the mountains: if in doubt ask your local cycle dealer
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Puncture repair kit
  • Spare brake pads (except if you start with new pads)
  • A rear derailleur cable
  • Chain lube
  • A pump
  • A multitool
  • A pair of bike specific gloves
  • A bike lock
  • A headlamp with batteries
  • A pair of spare laces
  • A toiletry kit and towel
  • 2 bike bottles 75 cl (or camelbak)
  • A pocket knife
  • A few plastic bags to protect your belonging
  • A needle and thread
  • A small individual pharmacy: sunscreen (face and lips); band aids + double skin (Compeed); Immodium; pain killers, earplugs, other personal medication.

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Allibert Trekking keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation.

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.