Other useful travel information:
Vaccinations: We recommend you have a dental and medical check-up before the holiday
Passport: A full passport is required for visiting this destination.
Baggage: Your allowable baggage is one main piece of luggage per person, other than your bike and a small day pack.
Travel Insurance: It is a condition of your trip that you are covered by a medical and personal accident insurance policy that includes repatriation to your home country and cover for all planned activities.
Grade: 4 Challenging, For cyclists with stamina & a good level of fitness. Long & challenging days with multiple tough or high altitude ascents, with steep sections over extended distances. Long & often technically demanding descents. Road riding for experienced riders. 45-80 miles / 80-130 kms per day & Grade 5 Demanding, Designed for cyclists with good stamina and a high level of fitness. Consecutively long, challenging days with multiple serious or high altitude ascents. Frequent steep or very steep stages occasionally over extended distances. Includes long and often technically demanding descents. Serious road riding for experienced riders. 60-100 miles / 95-160 kms per day.
Airport transfers: Group airport transfers are included in the cost of your holiday. To join the airport transfer on arrival, you’ll need to arrive into Venice airport (VCE) by 12:00 for a 12:30 transfer. At the end of the tour, we will transfer the group back to Venice airport, with an estimated arrival time of 13:45. Please note – If you make travel arrangements that fall outside of the time windows there may be an additional charge for individual transfers.
Terrain: The Dolomites are without a doubt one of the greatest cycling areas in Italy. Spectacular mountain passes and lush valleys create switchbacks, dramatic ascents, and descents galore. Gradients vary throughout the trip, but you will encounter on average 8-12% gradients. The most difficult climb is the Zoncolan, which will test your legs with sections up to 19%. Road surfaces are generally good although mountain weather can take its toll. Caution should be exercised, especially when descending as occasional potholes and gravel patches do occur. Descents are as frequent and long as the ascents and many feature tight bends and switchbacks. Competent and confident descenders will undoubtedly enjoy the downhill stages, however all riders will be expected to exercise caution. Traffic is generally light, however it can become more busy on occasional stages along valleys and on the approach to some towns.
Bike Hire: If you have opted to hire then your bike will typically be a Giant Defy or Contend with Giant/Liv Avails (alu frames) for those preferring a women’s specific frame. They are great bikes with good quality components and generally come equipped with at least one bottle cage, a saddle bag and a small pump. We can also include a helmet which should be requested at time of booking. Please note that your bike will come with flat pedals as standard, so please do bring your own if you use clip-in pedals.
Vehicle Support: At strategic points (where access allows), you have the security of our support vehicle. In the vehicle there will be some space for tired bikers, allowing the chance of a well-earned break if needed. You will also be able to leave extra gear or spare kit here during the day meaning there is no need to carry any equipment other than that you would carry on a normal day ride.
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The Dolomites showcase some of the most epic and thrilling riding in the world of professional cycling, and stages fought out in these mountains never fail to stand out as highlights when the Giro d’Italia visits them each year. Without a doubt these are some of Europe’s most dramatic mountains and are a perfect setting for another classic mountain challenge, ladled with spectacular scenery, beautiful roads and, of course, their legendary climbs.
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