Dolomites Bike Tour: Day 1

Welcome to Italy and a little taste of Dolomites

Daily Agenda

Arrive in Italy, we pick you up at Venice Airport (IATA: VCE, ICAO: LIPZ) or at the other pickup point previously agreed.   Approximately two-hour van transfer to the Heart of Dolomites.   Hotel check-in, and after light lunch two options: few hours to recover from the trip fatigues at the hotel or set up the bike and go for a ride to the first Dolomite pass of the holiday: Valparola Pass

SUMMARY OF DAY FATIGUES:
Valparola Pass (2192 m.a.s.l.) was part of the Giro d’Italia 7 times, first time in 1976 à # 1 climb of the Giro d’Italia. DONE!

Late afternoon the vacation briefing is the chance to meet the whole group of guests and the guides.
At sunset, the welcome drink and diner in a castle with 700 years of history. Tyrolean-style dinner with influences from international haute cuisine. Excellent regional wine cellar.

Signature dishes: Ladin smoked starter — Duck breast glazed with fir sprout honey.

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