Travel Guides: Italy Travel Guide: Overview
In Southern Europe—right in the heart of the Mediterranean—lies a boot-shaped country stuffed to the brim with culture, history and fine cuisine.
One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok) | Min age to ride e-bike 16+
Family — Older Teens & 20s
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $5,899 - $6,349 pp dbl occ
($1,500 for sgl occ)
Alpine splendor is yours to savor atop the rugged rooftop of Italy. Gain a mountain goat's view as you bike and hike amid skyscraper spires, meadows and azure lakes. Linger in rustic mountain huts over plates of piping hot spaghetti al ragù. Some call it the good life. Here in the Dolomites, it's just another week in paradise.
Start Bolzano / End Venice
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
It’s love at first sight when your family catches a glimpse of the imposing Schlern massif and the mountain landscape of the Dolomites | Ride a gondola to Seceda, gateway to the sky-high mountain tops of the Puez Odle Nature Park, a World Heritage site | Hike through picture-perfect alpine meadows surrounded by the peaks of the Geisler range | Linger over a cold post-hike birra on the terrace of a typical mountain hütte | Bike among the meadows and forests of the Seiser Alm as you make your way down to the storybook village of Selva in Val Gardena | Indulge at the spa or soak up alpenglow while sipping an aperitivo with your crew on the terrace of our resplendent hotel | Dine on Michelin-starred regional cuisine.
Just a short walk from the center of the village, this Leading Hotels of the World property has blossomed from a simple 1950s pension to a luxurious wellness resort featuring a gourmet restaurant and 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks. (pool, spa)
Hike manicured trails through dramatic alpine terrain | Admire views of neighboring Sella and Sasso Lungo massifs from high above the Badia Valley | Savor hearty Tyrolean dishes like canederli (bread dumplings) and apple strudel | Bike through the rolling Badia Valley with views of the Fanes mountain group | Enjoy panoramic vistas and wildflowers, while hiking along the Pralongià plateau | Challenge your coordination on a high ropes course with ziplines woven into the treetops | Relax in the pretty town of Corvara.
This alpine getaway, a Leading Hotels of the World member, charms with pine woodwork, Tyrolean décor and Michelin-starred cuisine. (pool, spa)
Explore an open-air World War I museum with a local guide | Traverse bucolic cirques, spotting marmots and edelweiss | See and be seen like the Italians do on the stylish Corso Italia in the posh resort town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled below the peaks | Unwind at our historic and luxurious hotel | Take a final family spin along the scenic Boite River.
This vibrant and recently renovated century-old landmark in the heart of Cortina has attracted dignitaries and glamorous icons, from Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to Charlton Heston and Sofia Loren. (pool, spa)
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
The terrain on this trip varies from rolling to hilly with a few steep ascents and descents. Our hiking trails are often on uneven terrain and occasionally have steep, narrow or exposed sections. For the best riding in the Dolomites, we've chosen a combination of small quiet roads and some unpaved bike paths with stretches of limited van support. Keep in mind that the altitude and rugged terrain can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest.
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
The accommodations on this trip are Premiere Hotels. While they offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that they are not equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region's generally temperate climate and cool nights, guestrooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Our bike routes on this trip are a bit different than those found on a typical Backroads trip. Rather than paved roads, our cycling routes consist of mixed terrain including unpaved roads and gravel bike paths. Additionally, due to the terrain in the Dolomites region, the rides on this trip contain numerous short and steep ascents and descents, which can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage suggests. To accommodate riding on this terrain, we use a different fleet of bikes created specifically for cycling on variable surfaces.
In Southern Europe—right in the heart of the Mediterranean—lies a boot-shaped country stuffed to the brim with culture, history and fine cuisine.
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