We Bike Tuscany

Climbs that wind their way amongst the fantastic pinnacles of the mountains, where shafts of limestone rise vertically to form dramatic towers of rock. You pedal on perfectly paved roads that will slowly take you up to the pass before being rewarded with the most breathtaking descents. The Dolomites are a paradise for the avid, experienced biker. Your route takes you to the most enchanting and quaint villages, where in the evening you will enjoy superb typical Tyrolian dinners in the cozy atmosphere of your mountain inn.

ITINERARY

Day 1. Caldaro (17 miles)

Pick up at your hotel (or the airport, railway station of your arrival) in the early afternoon. Van transfer to Caldaro a village surrounded by vineyards at the foot of the Dolomites. Warm up ride along the shore of the blue cobalt lake. You can see the top of the mountains in the distance ahead of you awaiting for us tomorrow.
Night: Pension Christl - Caldaro

Day 2. Bolzano (Cardano) - Passo Pordoi (35 miles)

Today is the big day. Starting just out of Bolzano, in a few miles you will find yourself biking in one of the most impressive landscape of the world. A small forested road with no traffic will take us first to Lake Carezza and then Passo di Costalunga. We are pedalling now through two spectacular groups of mountains: the Latemar and the Rosengarten. We then descent to Canazei before facing our last incredible challenging climb to Passo Pordoi. Our hotel is right on the pass. The view from our room breathtaking.
Night: Hotel Savoia - Pordoi Pass

Day 3. Loop Ride Four Passes (31 miles)

Really, there are no words to describe the wonder of today’s ride. You will challenge yourself on climbs (don't worry...the support van, like usual, will be near all day!) that made the history of cycling: Passo di Campolongo, Passo Gardena, Passo Sella. All these passes are in every year’s itinerary of the “Giro d’Italia”. Here is where the champions of the past and present turn into heroes. These are the roads that will stay in your heart forever.
Night: Hotel Savoia - Pordoi Pass

Day 4. Passo Pordoi - Cortina (30 miles)

From the Pordoi Pass we descent to Arabba before facing the climb to Passo Falzarego. Our destination is Cortina d’Ampezzo. Located between two valleys and surrounded by a ring of fantastic mountains, Cortina is considered one of the most beautiful and exclusive holiday resorts in Italy. After the ride, enjoy a gelato and stroll on the fancy narrow streets with their shops, chic boutiques and cafes.
Night: Hotel Menardi - Cortina

Day 5. Loop Ride Cortina (25 miles)

More beautiful alpine scenery is awaiting for us today. We leave Cortina and head uphill towards Passo Tre Croci. After the most rewarding descent we'll reach the deep blue Lago di Misurina, a romantic lake wonderfully surrounded by green forests and the majestic peaks of the Cristallo Group. A very pleasant ride with amazing views of the triple-spire mountain Tre Cime di Lavaredo, will take us back back to Cortina.
Night: Hotel Menardi - Cortina

Day 6. Cortina - Agordo (36miles)

Our last day in the mountains takes us south to the gentle green hills of the Veneto lowlands. Our last effort is the climb to Passo Giau, another classic of the Giro d'Italia. Then, confortably cyclig on a gently rolling terrain, we will reach Selva di Cadore and then the quaint village of Alleghe with its blue lake. From there we see our mountains slowly fading away as we continue towards south. Our last big descent to Agordo will put an end to one, we promise, of the most incredible and unforgettable biking adventures of your life.
Night: Hotel Villa Imperina - Agordo

Day 7. Departure

Van transfer is provided to Venice or to Florence.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Pick up directly at your hotel in Florence or in Bolzano
• Accommodations at the best 3 - 4 star mountain inns of the region
• All breakfasts, one picnic lunch, cold drinks and snacks along the way
• Five dinners with unrestricted menus, one free night for dinner on your own
• Maps and detailed route directions
• Van support and baggage transfers
• 20 Speed high quality road bikes, helmets, water bottles and handlebar bags
• Maximum Flexibility - This is a Private Tour