The awe-inspiring Italian Dolomites as seen on the Velo Echappe' luxury Dolomites vacation.
Mountain landscape with steep cliffs and rock formations, a forested area at the base, and a winding road with houses in the foreground.

DOLOMITES LUXURY bike tour

Discover the awe-inspiring Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an unforgettable tour that includes discovering the spectacular roads of the Giro d’Italia while staying in the luxurious Hotel Kolfuschgerhof and Spa!

Details

  • 2026 Dates: September 7-12, 2026

  • Length: 6 days / 5 night

  • Price: $5899.00 pp in double occupancy. Deposit is $1000.00 pp.

  • Single Supplement: $1300.00

  • Tour Start: Venice, Italy

  • Tour End: Venice, Italy

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trip wows

  • Cycle the Sella Ronda Loop - considered by many to be the greatest loop ride in the world

  • Relax at the four-star Hotel Kolfuschgerhof and Spa with it’s award-winning hospitality, cuisine and infinity pool with views that go on forever

  • Challenge yourself on some of the Giro’s most historical climbs like the Passo Pordoi, Passo Falzarego and the Passo Valparola. Ride as much or as little as you like on these legendary roads

  • Ride the Passo Giau, one of the most beautiful climbs in the Dolomites, before exploring the charming village of Cortina d’Ampezzo, site of the 2026 Winter Games and the James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only”

  • Visit the Fausto Coppi Memorial on the Passo Pordoi

A mountain hotel with the words 'Bella Vista' and 'Schone Aussicht' on the front, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, with cyclists riding past on the road and a car parked on the side.
Velo Echappe Dolomites Bike Tour Hotel Kolfuschgefhof
A scenic view of a small village with a church on a hilltop, surrounded by green trees and forested mountains under a cloudy sky.
Velo Echappe Dolomites Cycling Tour on Passo Gardena

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Dolomites / Warmup Spin and Welcome Dinner
We will meet you at 10:30 am at our Venice airport hotel and transfer you to the Dolomites and the four-star luxury Hotel Kolfuschgerhof. Following your arrival and check-in for the next five nights, we will help you assemble your bike or adjust your rental bike. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a short spin before our “Welcome Meeting and Dinner” at the hotel. Ride Preview: Easy 30 minute spin.

Day 2: Pieve di Livinallongo Loop
Begin your day with the hotel’s amazing breakfast spread and a cappuccino before beginning your day with a thrilling descent to Corvara. Afterwards, climb through the beautiful switchbacks of the Passo Campolongo before enjoying the serpentine road down to Arabba. Enjoy a stop for coffee before continuing to ride through the valley to charming Pieve di Livinallongo. Following lunch in town, we’ll cycle back to our hotel via the other side of the Passo Campolongo. This afternoon, relax with a massage in the hotel’s spa or a swim in the pool with it’s unbelievable views of the Sella Massif!. This evening, we’ll enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Ride Preview: 41 km with options; 1046 meters of climbing

Day 3: Passo di Valparola and Passo di Falzarego / Private Wine Tasting
Today’s schedule features two of our favorite climbs in the region due to their natural beauty - the Passo di Valparola and the Passo di Falzarego! The views at the summits are breathtaking and the “refugio” here has the most delicious apple strudel! After our ride back to the hotel, we’ll enjoy a private wine tasting at the hotel before another memorable group dinner this evening!
Ride Preview: 40 km with options; 2062 meters of climbing

Day 4: Sella Ronda Loop (Gardena, Sella, Pordoi, and Campolongo climbs)
Your ride today is one you will never forget as you get to ride what many consider the world’s most beautiful loop ride - the Sella Ronda! You will ride as much or as little as you like over the four climbs of the Passo Gardena, Passo Sella, Passo Pordoi, and the Passo Campolongo! This is an epic dream ride and a true bucket list adventure that you will never forget! This evening, we’ll reward your day with a festive group dinner of pasta, homemade salads, wine, and tiramisu!
Ride Preview: 53 km; 2372 meters of climbing

Day 5 - Passo Giau Loop
One of the Giro’s most famous ascents is in store for today as we tackle the challenging Passo Giau! After savoring your time at the summit, descend into the idyllic village of Cortina d’Ampezzo where we’ll enjoy lunch. Afterwards, choose to ride back to the hotel in the sag van or challenge yourself on the last two climbs of the trip - the Passo di Valparola and the Passo di Falzarego from the south side. This evening, we’ll celebrate your week in the incredible Dolomites during our “Farewell Dinner!”
Ride Preview: 99 km; 2937 meters of climbing

Day 6: Transfer Day
Relax with breakfast before transferring to Venice’s Marco Polo International Airport. Estimated arrival time at the airport is 1 pm. Please do not book your returning flight before 4 pm. If you need to arrive sooner for personal reasons, please contact us to arrange a private taxi at your expense.

Three cyclists riding on a winding mountain road with a stone retaining wall on one side and green hills in the background, with gray cloudy sky and towering rocky mountains in the distance.
A cozy hotel lobby with a central fireplace, surrounded by armchairs and sofas, wooden accents, large windows, and a flower arrangement on a curved wooden counter.
Group of six cyclists in cycling gear, standing in front of a bronze monument of a cyclist on a hill with grass and mountains in the background.
A mountain landscape with a small village on a ridge, featuring a church with a steeple, surrounded by lush green trees and forested mountain slopes under a cloudy sky.

Inclusions and Details

 

Accommodations

  • Five nights of accommodations in the luxurious four-star Hotel Kolfuschgerhof and Spa in Colfosco

  • All luggage transfers

Activities

  • Daily cycling in the Italian Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site

  • Hiking options are available for non-riders or those wanting to take a day off the bike.

  • Access to the Hotel Kolfuschgerhof’s Spa and Pool Complex

Gear

  • Road bikes are available for rent. Price is $500 for the week.

  • Complimentary VE T-shirt and bag

Support

  • Expert guides with local knowledge

  • Support vehicle that follows the day’s route, providing support, refreshments, and lifts

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the Venice Marco Polo Airport

Meals

  • All breakfasts and dinners at the award-winning Kolfuschgerhof!

  • Snacks, fruit, and water available while riding

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