Dolomites Family Multisport
Biking & Hiking in Northern Italy
Ready, set, go! It's amazing, the activities you'll pack in during these six sensational days. You'll be biking old railway paths. Taking chairlifts and gondola rides among Italy's most dramatic peaks and spires. Getting a mountain goat's-eye view of limestone massifs, deep valleys and alpine lakes. Exploring World War I tunnels carved into the hillsides. Enjoying a hearty lunch at a traditional hiker's hut. Rock climbing lessons for kids and wine tastings for the grown-ups. It's pure family fun in an incredible alpine playground called the Dolomites.
- Italy and Austria come together in a multicultural mosaic
- Explore hidden valleys and majestic mountains
- Ride a chairlift to Rifugio Scoiattoli for dramatic views of the Cinque Torri
- Strudel-making with a local chef
- Learn rock-climbing basics with an expert mountaineer
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Italy and Austria come together in a multicultural mosaic 
Mountain bike along the twists and turns of an old railway path to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a posh town surrounded by stunning peaks and filled with shops and cafés.
Day 2 Ride a chairlift to Rifugio Scoiattoli for dramatic views of the Cinque Torri, a group of five famous stone pinnacles Kids get the hang of rock climbing with an expert mountaineer Want to dig into the past? Our guided walk reveals World War I tunnels and an open-air museum near Passo di Falzarego.
Day 3 Michelin-starred cuisine at La Siriola for adults, pizza feast for the youngsters Pedal through Val Badia's scenic Ladin villages, conifer forests and flower-carpeted fields Glaciers and lofty rock towers - talk about remarkable scenery! Take an exhilarating zip-line ride in Colfosco.
Day 4 Explore hidden valleys and majestic mountains, arriving on the pristine Alpe di Siusi plateau by gondola Alpine gentians and poppies color your riverside bike route Try grilled Taleggio cheese, sausage with mushrooms and polenta and other local specialties.
Days 5-6 Strudel-making with a local chef Hike to a rifugio where ancient folk traditions thrive Gaze at beautiful Fiè allo Sciliar with its onion-shaped church steeple.
Adult Route Rating What's this?
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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This was the BEST vacation of our lives and we owe it all to Backroads and in particular our three leaders. We will definitely look to do another Backroads trip in the near future because of this experience.- Yarmouth, ME More about this Trip All Guest Reviews
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Dolomites Family Multisport
Premiere Inns*
Hotel de la Poste
Cortina d'Ampezzo (1 night) Established in 1835 and run by the same family ever since, this charming hotel is located amid mountain peaks in the center of this well-heeled town.
Hotel Ciasa Salares
San Cassiano (2 nights) Set in a sprawling green meadow surrounded by lush forests; the Michelin-starred restaurant's wine list displays 1,800 labels. (pool, spa)
* Casual Inn
Romantik Hotel Turm
Fiè allo Sciliar (2 nights) A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor, delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)
Dolomites Family Multisport
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Kid-Friendly Routes
The route options below are for adults and older kids with more biking experience who are up for longer rides or hikes. For all other kids (and adults who choose), we make it easy to do even less than the shortest option mentioned below, usually by taking a short lift in one of our support vehicles. We are here to make sure everyone has a great time so there's no need for you to worry about whether your child will be able to "keep up."
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1
2 Route Options Available
- Biking 7, 14 miles
- 600 - 1170 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 3.5 miles
- 1730 feet elevation gain
- Rock Climbing (Kids) 3 hours
Day 3
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 7, 14, 21 miles
- 340 - 1620 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Biking 10, 18, 23 miles
- 400 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 3.5, 5.8, 7.3 miles
- 900 - 1450 feet elevation gain
- Cooking Lesson (Kids)
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Walking 2.2 miles
Please note: On this Family Trip, liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.