Tour overview

This 8-day self-guided trip follows the rivers and old railway lines of north-east Italy from the high Dolomites down to the Venetian lagoon. There is no group or leader: you ride at your own pace with route notes, a quality bike and luggage moved between hotels. You stay seven nights in 3–4 star hotels with breakfast daily.

From Dobbiaco in the Val Pusteria you join the old Dolomites narrow-gauge railway trail, gliding past pale peaks to Cortina d'Ampezzo and on beneath the Sorapis range to Belluno.

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The route crosses the Piave valley to Feltre, then descends the Brenta Valley to Bassano del Grappa with its covered wooden bridge. You pass villas by Palladio on the way to canal-laced Treviso, and finish with a gentle ride along the River Sile to Venice's mainland.

The physical rating is medium, and the route is mostly downhill or flat. This trip suits independent cyclists aged 14 and over.

Trip highlights

  • The Dolomites railway trail (Day 2)
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo (Day 2)
  • Belluno and the Piave valley (Day 3)
  • Bassano del Grappa (Day 5)
  • Palladian villas and Treviso (Day 6)
  • The River Sile to Venice (Day 7)

Your route

9 stops from Dobbiaco to Mestre

8-day route: Dobbiaco – Cortina – Belluno – Feltre – Bassano – Treviso – Venice
  1. Dobbiaco Day 1
  2. Cortina d'Ampezzo Day 2
  3. Pieve di Cadore Day 3
  4. Belluno Day 3
  5. Feltre Day 4
  6. Bassano del Grappa Day 5
  7. Asolo Day 6
  8. Treviso Day 6
  9. Mestre Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Mostly downhill from the mountains to the sea. Bikes and luggage transfers included.

Best suited to

  • Independent cyclists
  • Couples and friends
  • Food and wine lovers
  • Travellers who like their own pace
Cortina d'Ampezzo below the Dolomites

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Dobbiaco, Italy to Mestre, Venice, Italy

  1. Day 1 · Dobbiaco, Val Pusteria Dobbiaco

    Arrive in the Dolomites.

    Hotel
    Hotel Hubertushof or similar
  2. Day 2 · Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo Cortina d'Ampezzo

    The old railway trail.

    Hotel
    Hotel Villa Gaia or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Sorapis, Belluno Belluno

    Down to Belluno.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Piave Valley, Feltre Feltre

    Across the Piave valley.

    Hotel
    Hotel Doriguzzi or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Brenta Valley, Bassano del Grappa Bassano del Grappa

    The Brenta Valley.

    Hotel
    Hotel Brennero or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Palladian villas, Treviso Treviso

    Villas and Treviso.

    Hotel
    Hotel Carlton or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · River Sile, Venice Mestre

    Along the Sile to Venice.

    Hotel
    Hotel Villa Costanza or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Venice Venice

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A cyclist on a mountain road in the Dolomites

Where you stay

  • Dobbiaco (1 night) Hotel Hubertushof or similar
  • Cortina d'Ampezzo (1 night) Hotel Villa Gaia or similar
  • Belluno (1 night) Hotel
  • Feltre (1 night) Hotel Doriguzzi or similar
  • Bassano del Grappa (1 night) Hotel Brennero or similar
  • Treviso (1 night) Hotel Carlton or similar
  • Mestre (1 night) Hotel Villa Costanza or similar

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in 3–4 star hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts
  • Quality bike for the whole trip
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Route notes and maps

Not included

  • Flights and transfers to Dobbiaco and from Venice
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Lunches and dinners
  • A tour leader
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Brenta River flowing past Bassano del Grappa

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a guided group
  • You are new to cycling
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
Historic houses along the Brenta River in Bassano del Grappa

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,209 per person, twin share, tour only. 39 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Italy?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Is this a guided trip?

No. It is self-guided: you follow route notes and maps at your own pace, with a support number if you need help.

How hard is the cycling?

Medium: daily rides on cycle paths and quiet roads, mostly downhill or flat after the mountains.

Which meals are included?

7 breakfasts.

When can I start?

Departures run on set dates from spring to autumn.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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