Dolomites Centre-Based Tour

Along the valley trails of Alta Pusteria

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1-2

Ideal for families; it runs consistently on valley cycle paths without steep inclines. On the most days there is the possibility to choose independently the desired length of the route and adapt according a transfer by minibus or train to this. In addition for convenience you can take a day of rest. The tour is recommended for children from 12 years if they cycle alone. For younger children under the age of 5-6 we suggest a tagalong/trailer (up on request).

Day 1: Niederdorf/Toblach

Individual arrival at the hotel in the heart of the Dolomites (Niederdorf/Toblach). Free parking facilities are available close to the hotel in Hochpustertal (cannot be reserved in advance).

Day 2 - 6: Routings/program suggestions

You can find our suggestions for the most interesting bike tours in the surroundings below. After your arrival in the hotel resp. during the Welcomemeeting. You will get to know about the chronology of the daily routes as this can vary.

Day 2: The Pusteria Valley along the river Rienz, approx. 25-60 km

Starting from the highest point in Toblach/Niederdorf the cycle path is wriggling along the river "Rienz" through the villages of the valley to Bruneck/Brunico. Ambitious cyclists have the possibility to continue until Brixen/Bressanone, the others can visit comfortably the little city of Bruneck/Brunico or the open-air museum of Dietenheim/San Teodone, before you return back to the hotel by using the transfer.

Day 3: The Sexten Valley, approx. 40 km

The bike path leads you to the farthest corner of Sesto, to the Fiscalina Valley. From high above greet some Dolomite peaks greet you as you cycle through the Sesto Valley. Heading out of the valley, you continue to San Candido. A visit to the collegiate church is definitely worthwhile. After refreshment at the source of the Drava at the Toblacher Field, you will return to your hotel.

Day 4: Drau Cycle Path, approx. 50-55 km

You leave Toblach or Niederdorf and arrive firstly to Innichen/San Candido, before you overstep the nearby Italian-Austrian border in the nearness of Winnebach/Prato Drava. Suavely you cycle to Lienz, which is located on the confluence of Isel and Drava. Worth seeing are the Historic Centre and the castle "Schloss Bruck". Return transfer to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 5: The Dolomites-railway-track, approx. 30-35 km

A Transfer will bring you to Cortina. On the cycle path of the old railway track of the Dolomites you arrive to highest point to Gemärk. From there on the way is going slightly downwards to the lake of Dürren. Shortly after you will have a unique panoramic view on the rock formation of the "Three Peaks". Following the valley, you will reach the lake Toblacher and later on the hotel.  

Day 6: Gsies-valley, approx. 55 km

This valley is characterized by traditional farms and a great peace and tranquility. In Welsberg there is the possibility to visit the castle or you treat yourself to a break in Villabassa, to refresh yourself in the Kneipp facility there.

Day 7: Niederdorf/Toblach

Individual departure or extended stay in Toblach or Niederdorf.

Services

  • Accommodation in hotels of a 3- or 4-star category in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco 

  • Daily breakfast

  • 3-course evening meal 

  • Video briefing

  • All transfers according to the program

  • Free parking at the hotel

  • Maps and information material per room

  • Cycling APP (we recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder for a smooth riding experience)

Dates & Prices

Dates

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    Season / Period
    Type
    S1   24.05. - 13.06.25
    Category A
    S2   14.06. - 01.08.25
    Category A
    S2   25.08. - 12.09.25
    Category A
    S1   13.09. - 21.09.25
    Category A

    Extras

    Discounts ectra bed in room with 2 full payers
    12-14,99 yrs -25%
    from 15 yrs -10%
       
    Bike & Equipment
    21-speed bike 99
    TOP bike 149
    E-bike 249
    Helmet 25
       
    Additional nights
    CAT B Season 1 (dbl/sgl) 89/128
    CAT B Season 2 (dbl/sgl) 95/134
    CAT A on request

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    Category A: Hotel Laurin or Parkhotel Bellevue
    Category B: Germania, Rosengarten or Toblacherhof


    Note: Please be informed that this is a hotel sample and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycle incl. panniers (reservation in advance and for charge)

    The following bicycles are available

    • 21-speed bike men or ladies frame
    • Rental bike TOP (aluminium frame, 21 speed)
    • E-bikes (unisex frame) - limited availability

    E-bikes

    With an E-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electro bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Venice (VCE), Treviso (TSF)
    Low-cost-Carriers fly into both airports, Treviso or Venice Marco Polo (both approx. 200 km). Detailed informati on of airports and public transportati on: www.trevisoairport.it, www.veniceairport.it, www.aeroportoverona.it


    Arrival by car

    Parking: Free unattended parking facilities included for the duration of the bicycle tour at a nearby public parking area.

    By car on the Brenner motorway (A22) to Bressanone – take the exit Franzensfeste, Pustertal then through the Pustertal Valley (SS49) to Niederdorf/Toblach or drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Lienz in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the Alta Pusteria to Niederdorf/Toblach.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Toblach, Niederdof (depends your reserved accomodation)
    Take the train from Innsbruck over the "Brenner/Brennero" to Franzensfeste. Change trains for the Pusteria Valley and disembarking at Niederdorf/Toblach.


    Transfer

    CORTINA EXPRESS; 2x per day from Venice/Mestre train station to Cortina d’Ampezzo resp. Toblach/Dobbiaco approx. € 30 - 35 per person (pre-reservation necessary via www.cortinaexpress.it)


    Additional information

    Tourist tax – if requested - has to be paid directly on the spot.

    Videos

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    • Booking handling 3
    • Travel documents 5
    • Per-Tour information 5
    • Accomodation 6
    • Board 6
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    • Route description 4
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    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 6
    • Per-Tour information 6
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