Once deep into the Venosta Valley, Mount Stelvio awaits, and the opportunity to climb up its "classic" side. Along the way you'll see a gradual change in landscape and tempo from the serenity of the quaint mountains to the hustle and bustle of the meeting point between the Venosta and Adige Valleys. Tonight you'll dine at a restaurant of your choice-perhaps a pizzeria or a trattoria will satisfy your cravings this evening?Ī private morning shuttle will take you north toward the Austrian and Swiss borders.
Finally return to Corvara and take some time to relax at the hotel, maybe with a spa session.
At the Falzarego summit, push on for a little over a kilometer to reach the highest point at Passo Valparola, a strikingly beautiful pass rising up to to 7,113 feet from dense woodland into a rocky landscape framed by giant mountains. This Pass is steeped in cycling history and people still speak of the incredible battle on this climb between Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali in the Giro d’Italia way back in 1946. After a long sweeping descent, hit the climb of Passo Falzarego. After a grueling 10 kilometer climb up the pass averaging a 9% grade, celebrate the climb with a hearty lunch on the summit while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Dolomites peaks all around. From there enjoy 20 kilometers of rollers to the base of Passo Giau. This evening, you’ll gather at the hotel and discuss the week ahead before you savor the diversity of flavors from the Italian cucina to fuel up for tomorrow’s adventures.Īfter a hearty breakfast at the hotel, get ready for one of the most scenic loops in road cycling! Wake up to a six kilometer mellow ascent of Passo Campolongo, then descend into Arabba. Enjoy a pre-dinner stroll through this mountain village, as the sun casts its golden light on the beautiful peaks above. From Arabba, you'll ascend the backside of Campolongo for four kilometers and then enjoy a glorious descent to your home for the next three nights, Hotel La Perla in Corvara. The ride warms up in the valley to Caprile then turns onto a beautiful 10 kilometer switchback road that joins up with the main corridor back to Arabba. After a leisurely lunch, they will spend time familiarizing you to your Trek Domane for the week, and ensure that you have a comfortable fit. From there, your guides will shuttle you to Alleghe where, at the foot of these giant Italian mountains, your Trek Travel guides will discuss the rules of bike safety and specific tips for the Dolomites. Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Belluno Train Station at 11:00 AM on the first day of your Dolomites cycling tour.
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