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Join us on a gravel bike tour in the Dolomites of northern Italy with incredible rides on a mix of historic mule tracks and forested roads.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Pick-up location:
Bassano del Grappa Railway Station, Italy
Pick-up time:
10:30 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Drop-off location:
Bassano del Grappa Railway Station, Italy
Drop-off time:
12:30 AM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Italian Dolomites Gravel bike trip, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Venice's Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and then take the ATVO airport shuttle to Venice-Mestre train station (the ride takes approximately 20 minutes and the ticket costs €8). In Venice-Mestre train station trains depart frequently to Bassano del Grappa. Tickets costs €6 and the ride takes approximately one hour. Italian train schedules can be found on www.TrenItalia.com.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Bassano del Grappa Train Station at 10:30 AM on the first day of your Italian Dolomites Gravel bike tour. You will shuttle approximately 40 minutes to the mountain town of Asiago where you will be welcomed by a casual buffet-style lunch while your guides fit and familiarize you with your Trek Checkpoint gravel bike for the week. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Linta (+39 0424 462753) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. A taxi from Bassano del Grappa to the hotel would cost approximately €80.
Additional Departure Information
You will say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the Hotel Regina in San Martino di Castrozza. You will then shuttle for one hour and a half to Bassano del Grappa Train station and arrive at approximately 12:30 PM. Trains run frequently from here to Venice and Padoa, where there are easy connections to all major Italian cities. For further information, please see www.TrenItalia.com.
Get your first taste of gravel riding on the Asiago Plateau
Overview
You'll meet your guides at the train station in the lively medieval town of Bassano del Grappa. From here you'll take a 40-minute private shuttle to the stunning Asiago Plateau, perched at an altitude of 3,281 feet (1,000 m.). After a delicious lunch featuring local dishes, your guides will fit you to your Trek Checkpoint gravel bike before setting off on a scenic ride along the path of a former railway. You’ll meander between old stations, historical sites, and natural landscapes. The route largely winds through the woods where you’ll encounter a few British cemeteries with graves from World War I. Our day concludes at the hotel where you can relax, unpack, and gear up for our first night's dinner and social hour at the hotel, where your guides will introduce you to the excitement that lies ahead.
Hotel
Hotel Linta
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
The old railway path
We'll ride past “Vaca Mora,” the ancient steam locomotive named the “black cow” in the local dialect which once made its way from the plains to Asiago until 1955.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Asiago to Tresché Conca to Canove Loop - Approximately 17 mi | 28 km and 1,294 ft | 457 m
Discover Asiago's dairy farms called malghe and savour their namesake cheese
Overview
Wake up to the smell of fresh mountain air and the sound of cowbells as you enjoy the magnificent scenery comprised of vast fields, villages adorned with high bell towers, and a backdrop of towering peaks. Today we'll navigate hilly terrain, riding past numerous malghe, rustic stone and wood farmhouses known for producing cheese from the milk of freely grazing cows. With centuries-old cheese-making traditions, here cheese graces the table daily and is practically a way of life. After lunch at a local malga savoring local delicacies, we'll complete the loop riding past the majestic Military Shrine, a World War I memorial housing the graves of approximately 52,000 soldiers. Back at the hotel, you'll have the opportunity for a relaxing afternoon, perhaps at the hotel's fabulous Spa. Tonight you'll dine at a restaurant of your choice in the lovely town of Asiago—perhaps a pizzeria or a trattoria will satisfy your cravings this evening?
Hotel
Hotel Linta
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Lunch at an authentic mountain hut in Asiago
There is no better way to celebrate such a scenic gravel ride than savouring a well deserved lunch with local specialties at a traditional malga.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Asiago to Malga Stenfle loop - Approximately 29 mi | 46 km and 3,014 ft | 919 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Asiago to Malga Stenfle - Approximately 23 mi | 37 km and 2,800 ft | 855 m
Ride Option 3
AVID OPTION:
Asiago to Malga Stenfle loop with Cima Ekar climb - Approximately 28 mi | 45 km and 3,299 ft | 1,005 m
Traverse the green forests of Asiago and admire the jaw-dropping panoramas of the Dolomites
Overview
Set off on another day filled with cycling discovery and adventure as we explore the Plateau's diverse terrain. Our route includes a mix of paved and gravel roads, which in winter transform into favorite cross-country skiing trails for the locals. The day’s biking fun culminates at a renowned bici-grill located on a cycleway, a cyclist's haven known for its homemade dishes, salads, and sandwiches. Here, you can unwind and soak up the sun on the spacious outdoor patio. After this refreshing stop, a one-hour shuttle takes us to our next destination, San Martino di Castrozza, situated in the heart of the Dolomites at an elevation of 4,878 feet (1,487 m.). This evening, you have the freedom to explore the local dining scene. Our guides will suggest several charming restaurants you're sure to love.
Hotel
Hotel Regina
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch
Highlight of the Day
Undiscovered paths of the Asiago Plateau
Immerse yourself in picturesque landscapes, meander past mountain huts, through dense woods, and across verdant meadows. These paths also offer a unique window into historical sites from the Great War.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Melette to Enego to Tezze Bicigrill via Melette - Approximately 32 mi | 51 km and 1,379 ft | 420 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
Asiago to Melette to Enego to Tezze Bicigrill - Approximately 38 mi | 61 km and 2,882 ft | 878 m
Experience Paneveggio Natural Park and the breathtaking majesty of the Dolomites
Overview
As you sip your morning cappuccino, prepare for some of the region's most breathtaking views. Your day begins with a 20-minute shuttle ride to Passo Rolle (avid riders have the option to start directly from the hotel). From this point, delve into the beauty of the Paneveggio Natural Park, surrounded by green forests and high mountain pastures. Predominantly on a dirt road, our route traverses one of the most picturesque valleys in the area, bathed in the splendor of its mountains, the celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pale di San Martino. Lunch awaits at Capanna Cervino, followed by a descent on a wide dirt path, taking you back to our hotel in San Martino di Castrozza. Tonight, we come together for a social hour and a special dinner, featuring seasonal ingredients. It's time to toast to our shared experiences and recount the unforgettable moments of this incredible gravel biking adventure amidst nature's grandeur!
Hotel
Hotel Regina
Meals included
Breakfast | Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Pale di San Martino
Marvel at the jaw-dropping landscape offered by the pale mountains as you conquer this memorable loop ride in the Venegia valley.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Passo Rolle to Val Venegia Loop to San Martino - Approximately 20 mi | 32 km and 2,320 ft | 707 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
San Martino to Val Venegia Loop to San Martino - Approximately 25 mi | 40 km and 3,896 ft | 1,188 m
A final morning spin to these monumental mountains
Overview
It's time to say farewell to this unpaved mountain adventure. Choose to rise early for one last glorious spin on dirt paths and forested roads as the warm sun rises over the Dolomite peaks. Or, skip the ride and enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, recounting the memories of an exciting time well spent. Say goodbye to your guides at the hotel at 11:00 AM as you board a private shuttle to Bassano del Grappa railway station. However you say goodbye to these Italian mountains, you’ll be sure to take a tiny bit of them in your soul as you leave.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Pedal on a dirt path to Malga Ces
The breathtaking scenery of these pristine mountains will make it hard for you to depart from this beautiful town of the Dolomites.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAY'S RIDE:
San Martino to Malga Ces Loop - Approximately 6 mi | 9 km and 970 ft | 296 m
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