Southern Dolomites
monte grappa circuit
The Southern Dolomites, with their rugged peaks and rolling hills, offer an unforgettable cycling experience. This seven-night, point-to-point tour starts and finishes at the base of historic and iconic Monte Grappa. As we travel through charming villages, picturesque vineyards, and dense forests, you’ll ride on smooth, winding roads and up demanding ascents including the breathtaking Monte Grappa itself. This area is less well known than the mountains closer to the Austrian border, so is more peaceful with less traffic. But it’s just as beautiful and has plenty of other inspiring challenges like Passo Manghen and Passo de Rolle. It’s a tour with plenty of climbing so not for the faint-hearted. But we offer at least two routes every day, with easier options to suit different ambitions. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist seeking a challenging mountain tour, or want a slower ride through stunning landscapes , this is an exhilarating escape into the heart of one of Italy’s most scenic regions.
Photo: The summit of Monte Grappa by kallerna Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International
““Highly recommend Viva Velo - I worked closely with Dyll to create a bespoke 6 day package for a small corporate group. The planning process was well managed and easy, no request was inconvenient, and the trip itself was fantastic. Amanda and Trevor looked after our group extremely well and they had a brilliant time. A big thank you to all the team!””
The Passo Manghen which features on Day 1 of our trip Photo by Jiří Příplata Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported
As to the cycling, the route will climb over the Passo Manghen - much beloved of the Giro d’Italia. We will stay in Tesero for a couple of nights and take on the Passi di Pampeago. Next day will see us climb the the Passo di Rolle before rounding up the trip in the last two days with various ascents of Monte Grappa. While there will be alternative routes offering harder and easier options this trip is not one for the feint hearted but if you like climbing in beautiful scenery it’s a must.
What you get
- Quality accommodation in a variety of 3 star hotels
- Five evening meals are included
- Return transfers to Venice Marco Polo airport for you and your bike
- Daily choice of rides
- Full vehicle support to transport your luggage
- Full itinerary and route information in advance
- GPX files on request
price
Early Adopter Price (6 minimum) £1516 (7 nights)
This is based on 2 sharing a twin room and does not include flights*, lunches or drinks although the following are available on request:
Single room supplement – £177 per person
Bike Hire - POA
Please note that all prices quoted above are based on current estimate of costs, contain a 10% contingency and are without early adopter discount. The final price paid will depend on the number of participants and the confirmation of prices with suppliers. This means the final price paid will almost certainly be lower.
itinerary
Our Southern Dolomites Tour will run over 7 nights and the prices on this page are based on that. We wil stay at the excellent Garden Relais Hotel in Borso del Grappa when you arrive and then again for two nights at the end of the tour. In between we'll visit Levico Terme, Panchia (for two nights) and Feltre. Exact routes are available on application
The summit of the Passo Rolle. Photo by Ulflulfl GNU Free Documentation License