Cycling DOLOMITI
JUNE 25 - July 2 2023
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This week covers everything on your cycling bucket list! If you’re looking for iconic climbs in the gorgeous Italian Dolomites, this week has it all including the mountain passes of Tre Cime Lavaredo, Giau, Gavia, Mortirolo, and the infamous Stelvio.
But don’t forget the food! Because you’re going to earn it. Each evening, award-winning Chef Fabio will prepare incredible meal or select a local restaurant to savor the best in authentic, local cuisine. Grab a friend and don't miss the chance to ride in the Italian Dolomites with Fabio Tours! |
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cuisine |
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preparation |
ITINERARY
- 1.00pm - Pick up at Venice Airport, Marco Polo. (lower level, outside short term parking)
- 3.00pm - Arriving at Hotel Argentina, Cortina/Pocol for check in
- 4.00pm - Bike check up, optional hour ride up to Falzarego
- 6.30pm - Welcome Aperitivo
- 8.00pm - Dinner at the Hotel
- 8.00am - Breakfast
- 9.00am - Daily meeting, route update and day itinerary
- 9.15am -Ride start, 40 miles, Loop of Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago Misurina, Passo Tre Croci, Cortina
- 12.30pm - Picnic Lunch at the base of Tre Cime
- 2.30pm arrive in Cortina for Espresso and downtown visit
- 4.00pm - Back to the hotel, van optional
- 7.00pm - Aperitivo at the Hotel
- 8.00pm - Dinner and Grappa
- 8.00am - Breakfast
- 9.00am - Daily meeting, route update and day itinerary
- 9.15 - Ride Start, The Queen Stage, Passo Giau, highest Passo of the Dolomiti with spectacular views, will climb also Passo Falzarego and Valparola
- 2.00pm - Lunch at the Hotel Argentina
- 6:00pm - Departure for a Passeggiata in Cortina and Aperitivo
- 8.00pm - Dinner at "Prosciutteria Dall'Ava"
- 8.00am - Breakfast
- 9.00am - Daily meeting, route update and day itinerary
- 9.15 - Ride Start, 60 Miles, riding to the north east of the Dolomiti through the town of Dobbiaco, San Candido, Passo Tre Torri, Auronzo, Passo Tre Croci
- Lunch in Auronzo
- 3.00pm - Back at the Hotel for a relaxing afternoon
- 8.00pm - Dinner at the hotel
REST DAY
- 8.00am - Breakfast
- Relaxing morning _ option of hike, short ride, visiting Cortina, do nothing
- 2:00pm - Departure for Rifiugio 5 Torri
- 2.30pm - Hike to Rifiugo Nuvolao
- 7.00pm - Dinner at Rifiugio Scoiattolo
- 9.00pm - Short walk to Rifiugio 5 Torri and back to the Hotel
- 8.00am - Breakfast at the Villa
- 9.00am - Daily meeting, route update and day itinerary
- 9.15 - Ride Start, 45/60 Miles, riding to the south side of the Dolomiti through the town of San Vito, Passo Cibiana, Passo Staulanza, and optional Passo Giau
- 1.00pm - Lunch at Passo Staulanza
- 4.00pm - Back to the hotel
- 7.30pm - Dinner, Pizza in Cortina
- 8.00am - Breakfast at the Villa
- 9.00am - Departure for Corvara to ride La Sella Ronda, ritual ride the day before the Maratona delle Dolomiti with all participants
- 10.00am - Start ride from Corvara, 40 miles, riding 4 Passes, Campolongo, Pordoi, Gardena, Sella, most spectacular ride that only the Dolomiti can offer.
- 2.00pm - Lunch picnic in Corvara and walk in town
- 5.00pm - Back at the Hotel
- 8.00pm - Dinner at the Hotel
- 8.00am - Breakfast
- 10.00am - Depart for Venice Airport
- 12.00pm - Arrive at the Airport or close by hotels.
Cuisine
The food is a key ingredient of this adventure. Chef Fabio will provide a mix of hand-picked restaurants and his own cooking throughout the week. All meals will feature locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, legumes, beef, and seafood bright with flavor. In addition to incredible food, you’ll drink wine that represents the history and personality of the region.
To respect and reflect Italian culture, meals will be served at the appropriate times of day.
To respect and reflect Italian culture, meals will be served at the appropriate times of day.
- Breakfast will be served each morning at 8.00am.
- Lunch is planned each day around 1.00pm.
- Dinner will be served around 8.00pm.
lodging
For the first 5 nights, we'll stay at the exclusive Hotel Villa Argentina in Cortina d'Ampezzo. This hotel is situated in the pleasant resort of Pocol, in the middle of the Dolomites and surrounded with meadows and conifer forests. The next 3 nights, we'll situate ourselves in Bormio at the Hotel Cristallo.
Preparation
With daily routes between 40 - 70 miles and 4,000+ feet of elevation gain, Cycling Dolomiti is for the serious cyclist. You've read about - and watched - these climbs on TV, and now you get to ride them! Terrain varies between long roads with switchbacks averaging 2-4% grade, plus difficult sections of ascent and descent up to 12% grade. All roads are paved asphalt, perfect for road bikes. In addition to breathtaking vistas of the Dolomites, you'll pass through historic villages of Northern Italy. Leading up to the trip, we recommend that guests are consistently riding 4 or more days a week with long rides of 50+ miles so that they are comfortable in the saddle for 4-6 hour rides. Riders should be accustomed to climbing and descending, as well as bike handling on hills and curved roads.
