FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE TUE 6 JUL | ARRIVAL & TRANSFER
Morning group transfer from Venice airport to Canazei, the gateway to the Dolomites. Settle into your charming Alpine hotel. Bike check prior to a shake-out ride along the Val di Fassa.
DISTANCE | 34KM | 21MI
ELEVATION | 700M | 2300FT
DAY TWO WED 7 JUL | LOOP TO TIRES
A fantastic loop ride to Tires. Choose to jump in the deep end, or cut it short and hop in the van along the way. A gentle downhill warmup before turning right and ascending Passo Costalunga. We descend past the vibrant blue waters of Lago di Carezza, over a slight hump and down all the way to the Rio Bria. The big challenge of the day, the Passo Nigra before the final gentle climb back to our hotel.
DISTANCE | 95KM | 59MI
ELEVATION | 2650M | 8695FT
DAY THREE THU 8 JUL | CANAZEI TO MARESON
Gorgeous ride southwards starting with a steady climb to Lago di Fedaia. After a brief stop at the summit savour a magnificent 30km descent, over the Sottoguda Gorge following the Cordevole river to Agordo. The ride finishes with a very pretty climb up to the alpine village of Mareson.
DISTANCE | 80KM | 50MI
ELEVATION | 2150M | 7050FT
DAY FOUR FRI 9 JUL | MARESON TO LA VILLA
The tough bit is right out the gate, but you'll be all warmed up for the rest of this beautiful day in the saddle. Up over the Passo Staulanza, followed by a hilly ride to Arabba. We climb the Passo Campolongo descending the famous Maratona serpentine bends on the other side into Corvara. You'll be delighted to hear the descent continues right down to our charming hotel in La Villa.
DISTANCE | 55KM | 34MI
ELEVATION | 1450M | 4750FT
DAY FIVE SAT 10 JUL | LA VILLA GIAU LOOP
Today's ride is a loop taking in the infamous Passo Giau. An inclusion in many a Giro d'Italia, choose whether to tackle the arguably 'easier' or the 'classic' side. Either way, it's a big day out.
'EASIER' DISTANCE | 83KM | 52MI
ELEVATION | 2650M | 8695FT | AVERAGE 8.4%
CLASSIC DISTANCE | 83KM | 52MI
ELEVATION | 2650M | 8695FT | AVERAGE 9.2%
DAY SIX SUN 11 JUL | SELLARONDA LOOP
One of our favourite alpine rides! Picturesque switchbacks, sweeping views, pine scented forest and the unique majesty of the Dolomite peaks. Four different passes around the Sellaronda massif. This is an epic day in the saddle. Andiamo!
DISTANCE | 60KM | 37MI
ELEVATION | 1750M | 5740FT
DAY SEVEN MON 12 JUL | LOOP TO PASSO DELLE ERBE
Your Queen Stage. An epic loop that begins with the gentle climb out of La Villa as your warm-up. The route then ascends Passo Gardena from Corvara, a different perspective to yesterday. We swoop downhill in leaps and bounds to Gudon, sometimes on delightfully narrow laneways through the forest. From Gudon we commence the long but steady climb to Passo delle Erbe with Spectacular views at the summit.
DISTANCE | 100KM | 62MI
ELEVATION | 3000M | 9840FT
Out&Back Option if preferred
DAY EIGHT TUE 13 JUL | LA VILLA TO CORTINA
Our final ride takes us to the therapeutic waters of Lago di Misurina. Relax here over lunch before enjoying the ride down into Cortina. For those that have the inclination(!), the challenge to Tre Cime awaits.
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 1650M | 5410FT
Tre Cime
DISTANCE | 15KM | 9MI
ELEVATION | 660M | 2165FT
DAY NINE WED 14 JUL | GOODBYE
There will be a group morning transfer from Cortina to Venice airport. The transfer will take about 2.5-3 hours so plan onward travel no earlier than mid-afternoon onwards.
Time to say farewell, until next time!
Ride safe Puntos.