We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
Scheduled
7 nights
Epic
507 km
15271 m
Welcome to the beautiful Dolomites. The tour begins in the charming village of Ravascletto and takes you in a western direction towards the epic mountains known as the Dolomites. This is an extraordinary tour for the cyclist who loves to challenge themselves. Three of the seven nights are point to point and in Colfosco and Bormio, we stay two nights at each hotel. This gives riders a chance to take a rest day if needed and to explore the respective villages a little bit more.
The tour offers excellent hotels, most of which include massage and spa services that can be booked as an addition to the tour. Each hotel offers something special about it’s region and are well equipped to take care of cyclists.
Dine out each evening at local restaurants and at your hotel on the more challenging ride days. For lunch, there will either be a time-efficient picnic set up with plenty of carbs and fuel to keep the legs pedalling. On quieter days or in case of poor weather, cafe alternatives will be used. Breakfast is provided each morning at the hotel.
Road
Epic
72 km
3 h 37 min
Zoncolan
Sella Campigotto & Passso Tre Croci
Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego & Valparola & Mur di Giat
Passo Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella & Gardena
Passo Stelvio
Passo Mortirolo & Gavia
Rated 4 out of 4 our Epic tours are designed for people who train 3 or 4 times a week and are looking to push themselves on back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
The 4-star Hotel La Perla offers a complete wellness centre and a restaurant serving a varied breakfast and Friuli specialities. The property is in Ravascletto, 28 km from the Austrian border
Stay in the heart of the buzzing ski-town of Cortina in this pretty, family run hotel with Alpine views.
Stay in the heart of the Dolomites in this fabulous 4* hotel and spa. Enjoy regional cusine and a perfect place to relax and recover after the ride.
Stay in this quiet hotel on the edge of Bolzano & enjoy great views of the Dolomites. Relax in the pool or head out to soak up some city culture!
Stay in the centre of Bormio in this traditional hotel dedicated to sport, good food and wellness.
The best all-rounder for long-distance comfort, the Basso Astra as a Campagnolo 12spd Wireless Groupset (48-32 || 10-29) and a Microtech RE38 Wheelset
The ulitmate Italian climbing bike from Basso. Equipped with Campagnolo 12spd Wireless Groupset (48-32 || 10-29) and Campagnolo WTO Wheelset
Gethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn's been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.
During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he's back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he's had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike! Mario has been a member of the ESC Team since 2019 and couldn't be happier! He looks forward to seeing you on the road soon!
Travel to Venice
Venice Mestre Train Station
10:00
Transfer to Tirano Train Station arriving at 11:00 AM
Full Support
4*
Full board - breakfast, picnic lunches & evening meals
Group transfers included
Available on request
Italia! Pizza! Pasta! The Giro! Italy is a classic destination for cycling holidays, with a huge variety of landscapes to explore & a history steeped in cycling culture. Italy is best enjoyed from April through to June and in the Autumn months.
Italy cycling tours offer something special for every cyclist. Whether you’re looking for mountain ranges, excellent food or to ride around the lakes, our cycling holidays in Italy have you covered.
From the high mountains of the Alps and Dolomites in the North, to the Italian Lakes of Lombardia & Piemonte, to the rolling hills of Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, and off-shore to the islands of Siciliy & Sardinia, Italy promises to wow!
A 30% deposit will secure your place on the tour
The final balance is due 90 days before the tour departs
We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
