Prosecco and Passi

Embark on an epic 7-day cycling adventure from the Prosecco Hills to the Dolomites Passi. Discover picturesque landscapes, conquer legendary passes, and immerse yourself in Italy's finest cycling routes.

If someone were to describe the perfect way to spend a week on your bike, it would probably sound much like this itinerary. Challenging, varied, and progressively becoming more epic by the day, the pilgrimage to the 'holy Dolomites' culminates in what many consider the “Most Beautiful Bike Ride in the World”, the Sella Ronda loop.

Along the way the route takes in several other candidates for the title of most beautiful bike ride, and is complimented by fantastic accommodations and numerous opportunities to sample the wonderful regional cuisine. Perfetto!

Find out more about the Veneto Region

Find out more about the Dolomites

Included in this trip

  • All transfers, incl. pick-up from and drop-off to the airport.
  • Guaranteed entry to the event.
  • 6 nights accommodation in select boutique hotels including breakfast.
  • Support with set-up of rental bike, or assembly/disassembly of own bike.
  • Orientation meeting on day 1.
  • Daily multiple route options for rides leading up to the event.
  • Daily CyclingHero van support.
  • Exclusive access to the CyclingHero Companion App with local insights.
  • Access to Hammerhead Karoo-2 bike computer with pre-installed CyclingHero route options.
  • Bike box storage for the entire duration of the trip.

Tour Map

Trip at a Glance

Start Location:
Treviso
Finish Location
Corvara
Days Riding:
6
Total Distance:
306km - 473km
Total Climbing:
6327m - 11170m

Climbs:

DAY 1
Salita del Collalto
Salita dei Mondiali
Ca' del Poggio
DAY 2
Combai-from Guia
Pianezze-from Valdobb.
DAY 3
San Lorenzo
Le Mire
DAY 4
Passo Falzarego-from Pocol
Passo Valparola-from Falzarego
Passo Giau-from Pocol
DAY 5
13.5km
792m
Passo Campolongo-from Arabba
Passo Sella-from Pian Schiaveneis
13km
1,030m
DAY 6
9.3km
599m
5.4km
373m
11.7km
774m
Passo Campolongo-from Arabba
10.7km
703m
Passo Valparola-from Falzarego
Mür dl Giat

Day by Day Breakdown

1
Warm-up in the Veneto Cycling Paradise
 44‑99km
 330‑1,020m

From Treviso, the hometown of Pinarello, a short ride brings you to the beautiful Pinarello flagship store located just outside of town. The route then reaches the edge of the Montello where there is the option to stretch the legs on the climb that featured in the 1985 World Championship road race. After passing over the Piave river at Ponte della Priula it's time to enter the Prosecco Hills via a climb up to the beautiful Collalto castle. The more ambitious can take in the Ca' del Poggio climb before reaching the charming village of Soligo.

2
Exploring the Prosecco Hills
 46‑65km
 420‑1,250m

From Soligo, the ride starts with a beautiful, mostly flat stretch that hugs the Prosecco Hills. The climbing starts as we approach Valdobbiadene, the most important town in the region and home to numerous well-known vintners.

The more ambitious can head up the challenging Pianezze climb before looping back to Soligo; the less mountainous route heads back along the ridge road through Guia, which also affords wonderful views of the vineyards below.

3
Prosecco Hills' Epic Climbs
 65‑65km
 1,200‑1,200m

This spectacular day starts with a climb up to the Passo San Boldo, whose final switchback section is literally carved into the cliffside and is a feat of road engineering. More climbing awaits after Vittorio Veneto, as the route returns to the Prosecco Hills and passes through Refrontolo before returning to Soligo.

4
Intro to the Dolomites
 48‑78km
 1,400‑2,590m

A morning transfer of around 1 1⁄2 hours will bring you to the starting point at San Vito di Cadore, where a short warmup ride leads to the chic town of Cortina, a spectacular launching pad into the Dolomites. From here the real climbing begins as the route climbs to the Passo Falzarego, then a short way further the Passo Valparola, before descending into La Villa for the last gently uphill stretch into Corvara. For the mountain goats, a more challenging option is available that first takes in the ‘easier’ side of the Passo Giau before taking on the Passo Falzarego.

Welcome to the Dolomites!

5
Epic Dolomites
 51‑81km
 1,340‑2,570m

The shorter loop heads up the Passo Valparola before taking in the Passo Campolongo. For those wanting to test their limits, the longer route starts with the Passo Campolongo, before descending into Caprile and taking on the very challenging Passo Fedaia, followed by the Passo Sella and Passo Gardena. Either way, you are guaranteed breathtaking views.

6
The Sellaronda and beyond
 52‑85km
 1,637‑2,540m

Called the “Most Beautiful Bike Ride in the World”, the Sella Ronda is the perfect way to round out a wonderful week of riding. Starting in Corvara, the first climb tackled is the Passo Gardena, which rewards with fantastic views of both the Alta Badia and Gardena valleys. A stepped descent down to Plan de Gralba and it's time for the Passo Sella, which winds its way past the “Città dei Sassi” or “City of Boulders” on its way to the top. After descending back down in the direction of Canazei, the route once again turns towards the skies for the third challenge, the Passo Pordoi, before a 33 switchback roller-coaster descent to Arabba.

Those with relaxation on their minds can head over the last climb of the day, the Campolongo, and return to Corvara. Those wanting to stay out longer can continue down the valley to Andraz to take on the Falzarego climb, followed by the short but punchy “Mur de Giat” in La Villa before returning to Corvara.

7
Se vedon!

After a last breakfast, it’s time for the transfer back to Venice for your trip home or further explorations in the area.

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306‑473km
6,327‑11,170m
Very Climby
Very Climby
Longer climbs, longer days
70-120 km/day | 1000-2500m climbing/day

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