Dolomites Family Multisport Tour
- Uncover the colorful history and culture of Italy's best-kept alpine secret
- With sharp eyes and a little luck, you'll spot chamois and marmots while you hike and bike
- Ride a chairlift to Rifugio Scoiattoli for superb views of the Cinque Torri
- Strudel-making with a local chef is a highlight for the youngsters
- Kids learn rock climbing basics with an expert mountaineer
Northern Italy's Awesome Alpine Playground
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 view of limestone massifs, deep valleys and alpine lakes. Exploring World War I trenches carved into the hillsides. Enjoying a hearty lunch at a traditional hiker's hut. Rock climbing lessons for kids and wine tastings for grown-ups. It's pure family fun in an incredible alpine playground called the Dolomites.
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.
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Straight Talk
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.Accommodations
On this trip we stay at Premiere Inns that offer exceptional service and amenities. These charming properties have a uniquely European character that can sometimes be surprising, like a handheld showerhead that’s mounted low on the bathtub. The cozy and intimate rooms at Rosapetra Spa Resort offer glorious views of the Dolomites but are smaller than our usual Premiere Inn accommodations. Also, none of the hotels in the region have air conditioning due to strict environmental laws—and of course, in the fresh mountain air it’s seldom needed. 
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.
Accommodations
On this trip we stay at Premiere Inns that offer exceptional service and amenities. These charming properties have a uniquely European character that can sometimes be surprising, like a handheld showerhead that’s mounted low on the bathtub. The cozy and intimate rooms at Rosapetra Spa Resort offer glorious views of the Dolomites but are smaller than our usual Premiere Inn accommodations. Also, none of the hotels in the region have air conditioning due to strict environmental laws—and of course, in the fresh mountain air it’s seldom needed.
Itinerary
Day
1 Follow a mostly car-free route that's perfect for kids! 
Mountain bike through larch and fir forests 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 famous stone pinnacles Want to dig into the past? Our guided walk reveals World War I bunkers and trenches, and an open-air museum near Passo di Falzarego Kids get the hang of rock climbing with an expert mountaineer.
Day
3 Italy and Austria come together in a multicultural mosaic Pedal through Val Badia's scenic Ladin villages, conifer forests and flower-carpeted fields Glaciers and lofty rock towers—talk about remarkable scenery! Adults enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner at La Siriola 
Youngsters take an exhilarating zip-line ride in Colfosco before their fun-filled pizza feast!
Day
4 Explore hidden valleys and majestic mountains, arriving on the pristine Alpe di Siusi plateau by gondola Alpine gentians and poppies color your bike route Try grilled Taleggio cheese, sausage with mushrooms and polenta and other local specialties.
Days
5-6 Strudel-making with a local chef for the younger set Hike to a rifugio where ancient folk traditions thrive Gaze at beautiful Fiè allo Sciliar with its onion-shaped church steeple.
Premiere Inns
Accommodations may vary based on departure date. Any difference from what is listed below can be found by clicking on your desired date on the Dates & Prices tab.
Rosapetra Spa Resort
Cortina d'Ampezzo (1 night) Offering outstanding mountain views from every angle, this welcoming hotel is located just outside of town and features contemporary alpine style. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World Member. (pool, spa)
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 1,850 labels. (pool, spa)
Romantik Hotel Turm
Fiè allo Sciliar (2 nights) A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)
Guest Reviews About This Trip
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
We had an absolutely marvelous time. Our leaders were fabulous, fun and accommodating. We look forward to another Backroads trip in the future. Thanks for the great memories!!- Winnetka, IL
Our family really enjoyed the trip - it was really terrific for our kids! They loved the exercise, activities and the many options available. The leaders were outstanding - very thoughtful and courteous. It was a memorable vacation.- Kentfield, CA
Trip Dates & Prices
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
2015 FAMILY DATES
June 2015
- 6/7 - 6/12 ( $4398 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 6/14 - 6/19 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 6/21 - 6/26 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 6/23 - 6/28 ( $4298 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 6/28 - 7/3 ( $4398 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 6/30 - 7/5 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
July 2015
- 7/5 - 7/10 ( $3998 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 7/12 - 7/17 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 7/19 - 7/24 ( $4298 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 7/21 - 7/26 ( $4398 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 7/26 - 7/31 ( $3998 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
August 2015
- 8/2 - 8/7 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 8/9 - 8/14 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
- 8/16 - 8/21 ( $4398 per person, double occ., +$1190 for single occ.
Don't see your ideal travel date? Call us at 800-462-2848 for Private Trip date availability.
This Trip Is Rated Level 1-3
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.
| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 7 | 600 | 14 | 1200 | ||||||
| 2 | Walking/Hiking | 2* | 1200 | 4* | 1700 | ||||||
| Kids | Rock Climbing (3 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 3 | Biking | 7* | 300 | 14* | 1000 | 21 | 1600 | ||||
| Kids | Zip-Lining Excursion at Adventure Park (2 Hours) | ||||||||||
| Other | Optional Hiking, Paragliding, Golf or Spa Treatment | ||||||||||
| 4 | Biking | 9* | 0 | 16* | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||||
| Other | Afternoon Hikes | ||||||||||
| 5 | Walking/Hiking | 6 | 1200 | 9 | 1500 | ||||||
| Walking/Hiking | 7 | 1200 | |||||||||
| Kids | Strudel-Making Lesson (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 6 | Walking/Hiking | 2 | 100 | ||||||||
On this trip, we'll be using titanium mountain bikes that are just right for the non-technical dirt road riding as well as the paved riding.
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.
* Includes a shuttle
Private Trips Options & Pricing
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities.
You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability.
If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Pricing for Private Trips (prices may vary based on departure date)
2015
| 2 - 3 guests from $6,598 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests from $4,898 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests from $5,798 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests from $4,298 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests from $5,198 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests from $3,998 pp dbl. occ. |
Please note: Youth savings do not apply to Private Trips.
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