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9 Days / 7 Nights
Deposit: 500.00€
Description
Level
5
Location
Dolomites-Italy
Average / Day
85 Km – 50 Miles
Minimum
8
When
27/08/2020 – 2/09/2020
DoloMítica returns in August 2023.
The non-competitive cycling tour organized by Terra BikeTours® since 2008 is back. This time with a new route, new mountain passes to discover in the Dolomites and Italian Alps, and a very special last day with the ascent to Stelvio from both sides WITHOUT TRAFFIC FROM CARS OR MOTORCYCLES.
Road cycling in the Dolomites is a unique and unforgettable experience. Located in northern Italy, this Alpine region offers some of the most impressive road cycling routes in the world. With spectacular landscapes, winding roads, and challenging mountain passes, Dolomites is the perfect destination for cyclists looking for an exciting adventure.
The trip starts with a meeting at the 4-star Milan Malpensa hotel that we have chosen to gather the group. The night at this hotel will be the first one included in the trip price. From there, we will transfer to the heart of the Dolomites, where mountain landscapes and impressive peaks will surround you at all times.
One of the most popular routes for road cyclists is the Passo dello Stelvio road, a 20 km route that rises to an altitude of 2,758 meters. The climb is challenging, but the panoramic views of the Alps are truly impressive. Furthermore, this year we coincide with the bike day in this area, with roads closed to traffic and only access for bicycles.
Throughout the journey, you will be able to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine, with local specialties such as fresh pasta, mountain cheeses, and red wine from the region. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet other cyclists and explore the picturesque towns and villages along the way.
At the end of the trip, you will have a sense of achievement and satisfaction for having conquered some of the most challenging mountain passes in Italy, as well as experiencing some of the most impressive landscapes in Europe on a road bike. If you are a passionate cyclist looking for an exciting adventure, Dolomites is the perfect destination for you.
The transfer of bicycles and luggage from Barcelona to Milan and back is included.
We recommend flying to Milan Malpensa to save the long round-trip road journey.
You can see the profiles of all the stages here, and in the itinerary section, you can see more details of the route day by day.
28/8/2023 - La Più Facile
29/8/2023 - La Più Bella
30/8/2023 - La Più Dura
31/8/2023 - La Marmolada
1/9/2023 - Il Pirata Pantani
2/9/2023 -Il Mitico Senza Auto
Arrival to Milan Malpensa
Meet us in the afternoon for Group gathering in the Hotel Milan Malpensa.
08/27/18. La più facile. 75km 1545m.
Ride Stage to Agordo
Early morning Car transfer from Milan Malpensa Hotel to the begging of our ride. The Dolomitica adventure will start with the climb to San Boldo pass, a very different climb where each switchback has an independent small tunnel.
Riding through the valley, we will connect with Forcella Aurine pass, the first challenging climb in this adventure
08/28/18. La Più Dura 98km 3324m
Agordo to Alleghe stage
After a first easy stage, now that we are adapted to the Alps, it is time to enjoy a pure Giro de Italia style stage, a hard but beautiful ride where we will collect 4 passes:Duran, Staulanza, Giau, Falzarego. Arriving to the Alleghe lake where will stay for the next 2 nights
08/29/18. La Più Bella 96km 2490m
Loop to Allghe Stage
Without doubt putting together Passo Sottoguda with Fedaia and Ronda Sella makes this ride to be one of the most beautiful scenery routes in the world. In total we will connect 4 passes in the Dolomites heart: Sella, Gardena y Camplongo.
08/30/18. La Più Lunga 134km 2825m
Alleghe to Sant Giustina lake stage
It is time to switch valleys, even language but not country, we are still in Itally. In this very long stage we will connect the two lakes; Alleghe and Santa Giustina, to do that, we will need to climb 3 passes, that although not much challenging, our legs will appreciate an afternoon massage due to the length of the route.
San Pellegrino, Costalunga and Mendola.
08/31/18. Il Pirata. 94km 3267m
Tirano to Bormio stage
After a couple of hours car transfer, we will arrive to the Old city of Tirano, where one of the famous Giro the Italia stages will start. After a short warm up through a flat road, we will approach the Mortirolo pass from its most famous side ascent, where Pantani monument is located. Once achieved this challenging tusk we will descent and ride through a “false flat” road to reach Passo Gavia.
We will ascent this pass from the side of its famous tunnel that although now illuminated, still keeps the challenging inclines.
09/01/18. Il mitico senza auto. 98km 3164m
Loop to Bormio Stage
without doubt there is no better ending to this tour than to be able to climb the most mythical climb of all, The STELVIO from both its sides, surrounded by cyclists, is a luxury not easy to find.
This highlight of the tour will be our “Cima Coppi” giving an end to an indelible cycling adventure
09/02/18. Il Ritorno
Transfer to Malpensa Airport , and back home
INCLUDED in the price
- Transfer from Milan Malpensa to the start of the first stage
- Help in Bike Assemble, storage of Bike case during the tour
- Transfer from Bormio to Milan Malpensa airport on the last day.
- Intermediate transfer before the fifth stage.
- 7 nights’ accommodation in double room / half board occupancy in 4* hotel
- Support vans with space for the whole group, suitcases and bicycles.
- Cycling guide, guide in refreshment van and expert mechanic in last van
- Food supplies along the ride, light food (bars, fresh fruit, nuts, cookies, etc.) and larger meal at noon composed of different dishes with carbohydrates and proteins (pasta, rice, salads, bread, etc.)
- Drinks along the ride (Water, Isotonic, Coca cola, juices, coffee, etc.).
- General bicycle spare parts available. Spare wheels, tires, etc.
- First aid kit in each van
- Cycling souvenir jersey
NOT INCLUDED in the price
- Travel to and from Milan
- All that is not included in the Half board in Hotels, like Drinks, extras, Phone calls, Wi-Fi confections when not included, minibar, etc.
Prices
- Cyclist in double room: 1790€/person
- Single room: consult price and availability
OPTIONAL EXTRAS PER PERSON
- Supplement for single room: consult price and availability
- Van road ride from Barcelona to Malpensa: consult price and availability
