Some climbs every road cyclist should ride once. This guided Dolomites cycling tour puts the Stelvio, the four passes of the Sella Ronda and the brutal ramps to Tre Cime di Lavaredo into one week, with local guides, a support vehicle, airport transfers and base hotels that keep packing to a minimum.
Dolomites Road Experience at a glance
| Format | Guided, fully supported, with support vehicle |
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Distance | 26–129 km a day |
| Climbing | 800–2,600 m a day |
| Level | Epic |
| Bike | Road |
| Best season | June to September |
| Price | From 2,199 € per person |
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in the Dolomites
26 km · 800 m
Pick-up at Milan Malpensa and transfer to Bormio. A gentle first climb to the Torri di Fraele and the Cancano lakes to wake up the legs and start adapting to altitude.
Day 2 · Bormio to Bolzano over the Stelvio
129 km · 1,800 m
The Stelvio from the Bormio side, with tunnels, waterfalls and changing gradients, then a huge descent into South Tyrol’s vineyards and Bolzano.
Day 3 · Passo Nigra and Monte San Pietro
103 km · 2,500 m
A lesser-known side of the Dolomites on quiet roads chosen by our local guides: forested Passo Nigra and panoramic Monte San Pietro.
Day 4 · The Sella Ronda
52 km · 1,650 m
Transfer to Corvara and one of the most famous loops in cycling: four passes around the Sella massif in one continuous circuit.
Day 5 · Passo Falzarego and Tre Cime di Lavaredo
84 km · 2,600 m
Over the Falzarego to the steep finale of Tre Cime, one of the hardest and most spectacular climbs in Europe. Farewell dinner in Corvara.
Day 6 · Departures
Group transfer at 10 am to Venice Marco Polo airport.
What’s included
- 5 nights in 3★ and 4★ hotels
- Daily breakfast and lunch, 3 dinners and one drink per person at meals
- Local cycling guides and support vehicle
- Arrival transfer from Milan Malpensa and departure transfer to Venice
- Daily luggage transfers
- Optional: bike rental, private transfers and extra nights
When to go and who it is for
June to September, when the passes are open. The next group departure is in July 2027; get in touch to save your place or to book it as a private group. This is a demanding itinerary for well-trained riders, made enjoyable by expert support.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Dolomites Road Experience tour page.
Need a bike? Rent a road, gravel or e-bike from our Barcelona shop, or bring your own. Want to change the dates, upgrade hotels or ride it as a private group? Get in touch and we will tailor it for you.
