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From the Dolomites to Venice: Cycling the Old Railway Trail

Dolomites, Veneto

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Trekking bikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights300 km2/5Medium-EasyLinear

Short Description

From the soaring peaks of the Dolomites all the way to the canals of Venice, this eight-day journey follows the old railway trail through some of northern Italy's most captivating landscapes. You will pedal past the Tre Cime di Lavaredo to Cortina d'Ampezzo, descend through the Cadore and past Belluno to Feltre, cross the foothills via Bassano del Grappa and the enchanting hilltop village of Asolo, then glide along the Sile River through Treviso to the Venetian lagoon.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Alta Pusteria (Villabassa/Dobbiaco)
Individual arrival at your hotel. Free unguarded parking is available nearby for the duration of the tour.

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, white asparagus, 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. 55 km)
Leaving the Alps behind, you will pass magnificent Palladian villas and the hilltop gem of Asolo, one of Italy's most beautiful villages. 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, the gateway to Venice. The magnificent lagoon city offers endless possibilities for exploration.

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

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedCouplesFriendsMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 14 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

  • 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
  • 📲 GPS or navigation APP
  • 💼 Luggage transfer
  • 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
  • 🗺️ Maps

❌ What is not included?

  • 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
  • ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
  • 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
  • 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
  • 🛡️ Travel insurance
  • 🌎 Tourist taxes

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📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• More than 28 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 27 to 14 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 13 to 08 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package

• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€829/ person

or €879

Available

9 May 202626 Sept 2026

Departures

Wednesday, Saturday

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