Trans Dolomites 2023

Trans Dolomites day 6

Trans Dolomites 2023

A rite of passage for every avid cyclist, the Dolomites are home to the most dramatic and transcendent peaks in Europe

Beyond the celebrated cycling culture, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking landscape, majestic mountains, charming Alpine villages, and that renowned Italian food and wine. The Dolomites never disappoint.

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Overview

Made famous by the Giro d’Italia, the Stelvio, the Gavia, and the Mortirolo are just a few of the legendary climbs you’ll conquer on this magnificent route across the Dolomites and Italian Alps.

You’ll ride the Sella Ronda loop, one of the most famous and impressive bike rides in Europe. The Sella Ronda circles the Sella Mountain Range and includes 4 of the most stunning passes in the Dolomites: the Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena and the Passo Campolongo.

You’ll also bag a number of other Giro legendary climbs including the Passo Giau and Passo Fedaia.

Pack your climbing legs and join our ride leaders for a magnificent ride across the Dolomites and Italian Alps!


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Let’s go again. That’s the feeling I’m left with every time I take a Thomson tour. This was my fifth! Thanks again. 

Clara Marcel, USA — 2022

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Fantastic trip with a great crew! Every aspect of the trip was better than expected! The crew was fabulous - even changed out my cassette ...

Karen Nutter, USA — 2022

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This was the 6th or 7th trip I have taken with Peter and his team and I have only great memories. The rides are tough ...

Don Fouts, USA — 2022

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Itinerary

Day Description Distance Elevation Hotel
01 Benvenuti nelle Dolomiti! Sporthotel Europa
02 Giro d'Italia legends: Passo Giau & Passo Falzarego Sporthotel Europa
03 The Sella Ronda Sporthotel Europa
04 Over the Passo Fedaia to Bolzano Four Points Sheraton
05 The Passo Stelvio Hotel Baita dei Pini
06 Giro d'Italia legend: the Passo Mortirolo Hotel Baita dei Pini
07 Passo Gavia Hotel Baita dei Pini
08 Arrivederci!
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Benvenuti nelle Dolomiti!

Your trip starts at Venice Marco Polo Airport where our staff will meet you before the transfer to your hotel in Alleghe in the heart of the Dolomites.

After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out for your first ride in the Dolomites. Our warm-up ride takes you up the beautiful climb to Colle Santa Lucia.

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Giro d'Italia legends: Passo Giau & Passo Falzarego

The highlight of today’s ride is no doubt the legendary Passo Giau, one of the most stunning climbs in the Dolomites and a huge favorite of the Giro d’Italia. Rising to an elevation of over 2,200m (7,200ft), it’s a challenging climb, but the spectacular views all the way up will keep your mind off the steep grades. From the Giau this beautiful ride continues over the Passo Falzarego then concludes with a 24km (15 miles) descent to your hotel in Alleghe.

Tip: Take a short detour for a coffee stop in chic Cortina d’Ampezzo!

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The Sella Ronda

The classic loop around the Gruppo di Sella mountain range is one of the most famous and most spectacular bike rides in Europe. From the hotel in Alleghe, you’ll head over the Passo Pordoi, Passo Sella, Passo Gardena and Passo Campolongo before the long descent back to the hotel in Alleghe.

Tip: The Passo Pordoi is one of the most picturesque summits in the Dolomites – a definite photo-stop, and try the apple strudel at Ristorante Maria!

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Climbs

Category Climb Day Difficulty Length Ele. Gain Av. Grade
2 Colle Santa Lucia (from Caprile) 01 62 6.8%
HC Passo Giau (from Selva di Cadore) 02 120 9.2%
3 Passo Falzarego (from Pocol) 02 52 5.4%
2 Passo Pordoi (from Arraba) 03 72 6.9%
3 Passo Sella (from Pordoi descent junction) 03 60 7.4%
3 Passo Gardena (from Sella descent junction) 03 31 4.7%
3 Passo Campolongo (from Corvara) 03 45 5.9%
HC Passo Fedaia (from Caprile) 04 130 8.5%
3 Passo Costalunga (from Vigo di Fassa) 04 46 5.2%
HC Passo Stelvio (from Prato allo Stelvio) 05 167 7.4%
HC Passo Mortirolo (from Mazzo di Valtellina) 06 187 10.9%
HC Passo Gavia (from Bormio) 07 105 5.7%
2 Lago di Cancano (from Premadio) 07 79 7.4%
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    Trip Hotels

    Sporthotel Europa

    Four Points Sheraton

    Hotel Baita dei Pini


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Venice Marco Polo Airport
    • Drop-off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities
    What's Included
      Accommodations & Meals arrow
    • 8 days / 7 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All dinners
    • Sit-down lunch on the first day
    • Picnic lunches during the rides
    • Transportation arrow
    • Pick-up at Venice Marco Polo Airport
    • Drop-off at Milan Malpensa Airport
    • All transportation during the trip
    • All luggage & bike box transfers
    • Cycling Support arrow
    • 1 x Support Van & 1 x Ride Leader per 8 guests (approx.)
    • Experienced bike mechanic
    • Park Tools Toolkit
    • Daily ride gpx files provided
    • Nutrition during the ride arrow
    • Energy bars, gels and sports drink
    • Variety of snacks and local specialties for picnic lunches
    • Bottled water
    • Post-ride recovery food
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel and personal insurance
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    • Staff gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Venice Marco Polo Airport

    9:00am

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    Best Western Hotel Titian Inn Venice Airport

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    9:00am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Milan Malpensa Airport

    12:00 noon



    Trans Dolomites 2023

    A magnificent route across the Dolomites and Italian Alps featuring the classic climbs from the Giro!