Secret Veneto: Dolomiti Bellunesi Exploration | Italy Hidden Gems Cycling Classic
Discover the breathtaking Dolomiti Bellunesi on our 5-day cycling adventure through the Prosecco Hills and the challenging route that used to be one of Italy's most epic Gran Fondos: the Dragon GF. Conquer picturesque routes and embrace the challenge.
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This itinerary takes in the hilltop town of Asolo before passing through the heart of the Prosecco region and over the impressive Passo San Boldo. Some further exploration of the foothills of the Dolomiti Belunesi and its time for an epic challenge, the former circuit of the Gran Fondo del Dragone, with a spectacular mountain-top finish above Belluno on the Nevegal.
What's Included in this Trip
- 4 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
- All on-trip luggage transfers
- Daily multiple route options for rides leading up to the event
- Daily on-trip van support
- All on-trip transfers
- Exclusive access to the CyclingHero Companion App with local insights
- Access to Hammerhead Karoo bike computer with pre-installed CyclingHero route options
- Bike box storage for the entire duration of the trip
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"Best cycling tour/trip I have ever taken! Cycling Hero nailed every aspect for having a wonderful time. The DOLOMITES!!! Most beautiful mountains I have ever seen, let alone ridden through."
"Bob and Caterina went above and beyond, providing not only the essentials but also a personal touch that made the journey even more special. This trip to Italy will always hold a special place."
"Bob and Caterina were wonderful and the trip exceeded my expectations. The support was fantastic and they did an amazing job of adapting to some crazy weather interruptions."
"Bob & Caterina's support was top-notch and we rarely had to worry about anything. The CyclingHero app is fantastic for communications, routes, and after bike recommendations."
"The CyclingHero team provided exceptional customer service from pickup in Treviso to the drop off at the Venice airport. Overall, I highly recommend CyclingHero to participate to Maratona."
"Using the CyclingHero app to plan our routes every day was awesome. It was like 'choose your own adventure.' But best of all, the trip made me a better and more confident cyclist."
"Bob and Caterina are passionate and it shows. They have extensive knowledge of the routes and region. They provide the right balance of support and self-riding. Highly recommend."
Day-by-Day Cycling Itinerary
Warm-Up and the Asolo Hills
Leaving Treviso after an optional visit to the beautiful Pinarello flagship store, there is a first taste of the hills in the Montello, before visiting neighboring Montebelluna, the sport-shoe mecca of Italy. After a coffee and cake in the main square of picturesque Asolo its on to the nearby town of Bassano del Grappa, famous for the 'Alpini' military division, and of course for the potent Grappa spirit with which it shares it's name.
Prosecco Hills Epic Climb
The morning starts with a little climb up to the Canova monument in Possagno before the route crosses the river and passes through the town of Valdobbiadene, ground zero of Prosecco winemaking. Leaving Valdobbiadene, our next goal for the day is the Passo San Boldo, a 7 km climb on the far end of the Prosecco Valley.
Not the hardest or longest climb in the area, but arguably one of the most spectacular feats of road engineering in the world. From here it's a beautiful downhill and flat run all the way to Belluno.
The Land of Cycling Heroes
The route today brings you through the foothills just south of the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park to Cesiomaggiore, "town of cycling", and home to the “Museo Storico della Bicicletta”. Although not on a main tourist route, this carefully curated museum has an extraordinary amount of artifacts inside, from the earliest examples of working bicycles to Giro time trial machines. The route then loops back through the picturesque villages of Ponte Mas and Bolzano Bellunese before descending back into Belluno proper.
Gran Fondo del Dragone
It's time for the real challenge! Ride the circuit of the (in)famous former GF del Dragone under the dragon coat of arms and conquer the Nevegal, "The balcony over the Dolomites".
Goodbye!
After a last breakfast, it’s time to head back to Venice for your trip home or further explorations in the area.
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