From the Dolomites to Venice: Cycling the Old Railway Trail

Day 1: Arrival in Alta Pusteria (Villabassa/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at your hotel. Paid public parking is available near the hotel; it cannot be booked in advance and is payable on site.

Day 2: Villabassa/Dobbiaco – Cortina d'Ampezzo (approx. 30–35 km)
From Villabassa you will ride through the Landro Valley past the Dobbiaco Lake and the Austro-Hungarian war cemetery, reminders of the First World War front line that once ran through these mountains. Beyond Lake Landro, the magnificent panorama of the Tre Cime unfolds. The cycle path descends gently toward the Cimabanche Pass, the border between Alto Adige and the Veneto, and on into Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Day 3: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Belluno (approx. 75 km)
Following the old railway trail with the Sorapis massif on one side and the Cinque Torri on the other, you will cross the Boite Valley to Pieve and Calalzo di Cadore. A new cycle path leads to Longarone, tragically rebuilt after the 1963 Vajont disaster, before the route descends gently into Belluno.

Day 4: Belluno – Feltre (approx. 40 km)
From the quiet provincial capital of Belluno, you will ride through rolling hills and picturesque villages with the southern face of the Dolomites still visible to the north. The stage ends in the historic town of Feltre.

Day 5: Feltre – Bassano del Grappa (approx. 55 km)
Descending into the Brenta Valley, you will reach Bassano del Grappa, a town celebrated for its fine ceramics and for local produce such as asparagus, baccalà and grappa. A walk across the famous Ponte degli Alpini and a visit to the Hemingway Museum bring the town's wartime history to life.

Day 6: Bassano del Grappa – Treviso (approx. 60 km)
Leaving the Alps behind, you will pass magnificent Palladian villas and Asolo, one of Italy's most beautiful villages, nestled among cypress-dotted hills. The day ends in Treviso, where small canals, medieval frescoed palaces, and a relaxed atmosphere foreshadow the nearby Serenissima.

Day 7: Treviso – Venice/Mestre (approx. 45 km)
Following the Sile River toward the Adriatic, you will arrive in Mestre, on the mainland of Venice. The magnificent Serenissima offers endless possibilities for exploration.

Day 8: Departure from Venice/Mestre
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.