Italy Cycling Trip 2023

$5495

We gave an immense amount of thought to exactly where we wanted to go to in Italy in order to provide the most amazing experience for a small group of riders.

Our choice was clear, the Venito region in the north.

With the Pre-Alps and Dolomites as our beautifully present backdrop, we couldn’t resist this amazing cycling and cultural area of Italy.  

The Prosecco wine region, Mt. Grappa, and the nearby Brenta River all provide one of a kind cycling experiences that are each unique and truly Italian. 

What Italy trip wouldn’t be complete without the food!  You will be treated to some of the finest Italian cuisine of the region to both prepare you for the riding and celebrate the routes after.

Espresso, vino, fine Italian food, beautiful mountain roads, great cycling, fun friends, what could be finer?  We look forward to seeing you in Italy!

Included with trip:

• All lodging - 7 nights, 8 days

• All transportation - from pick up and drop off in Venice

• All meals

• All nutrition for the bike rides

• Both an “A” and “B” group, each with their own guide, distances and elevation gain. Rides are posted below but may be changed during the trip.

• Cultural excursions to some of the region’s finest sites

• Athleticamps special edition Italy jersey

Pricing:

• $4895 per person

View the 2018 and 2019 trip galleries

START LOCATION:
Venice, Italy

FINISH LOCATION:
Venice, Italy

DAYS RIDING:
7

BIGGEST CLIMBING DAY:
A - 9200ft ; B - 4000ft

TOTAL DISTANCE:
A - 349 miles (50/day) ; B - 268 miles (38/day)

TOTAL ELEVATION:
A - 30,832; B - 15,632

HOTEL:
Hotel Garden Relais (Borso del Grappa) - 7 nights

LONGEST DAY:
A - 82 miles; B - 57 miles

Sunday - Asolo
A - 24 miles; 1100ft
B - 24 miles; 1100ft

Ride with GPS: A Group; B Group

Arrive at the hotel, check in, relax a bit, get the bikes ready, and head out for our first ride to the hilltop town of Asolo.  Known as "The Pearl of the Province of Treviso", and also as "The City of a Hundred Horizons" for its mountain settings, Asolo’s culture and views are spectacular!

Monday - Arsiè
A - 54 miles; 4000ft
B - 54 miles; 4000ft

Ride with GPS: A Group; B Group

The Brentan river is one of the most famous rivers in Italy and rightfully so. Fed from deep in the Dolomites, and no more than 5 kilometers from out hotel, it allows us to plan and explore many different areas during our trip. Today’s ride follows the river valley and it’s jagged peaks into the town of Arsiè. After a stop for coffee, we will work our way around beautiful Lago di Corlo and ride through the many picturesque villages that line the river.

Tuesday - Passo san Boldo - Prosecco Wine Region
A - 82 miles; 6200ft
B - 57 miles; 3100ft

Ride with GPS: A Group; B Group

We head east along the foothills of the mountains. The ride then begins to undulate like a roller coaster until we cross the Piave river into Prosecco wine region and the town of Cison di Valmarino. Group A will then roll to the start of the unusual 7km Passo san Boldo climb. Your reward at the top is the incredible switchback tunnel system created in the early 1900’s.   After the climb which this past year’s Giro went over, we descend the 18 switch backs to the base and return over the rolling terrain of the wine country back towards the hotel.

Group B will roll through the vineyards after a coffee stop in Valmarino and ride over lightly traveled roads, experiencing one of the most incredible and unknown wine regions in Italy!

Wednesday - Sound of Music Ride - The “Train Ride”
A - 53 miles; 5100ft
B - 44 miles; 1600ft

Ride with GPS: Group A; Group B

We split off into two different areas today. Group A goes deeper into the mountains and up to the Asiago plateau. You will feel like you are in a movie! Very little traffic and mild climbs, the serenity of this area makes for one of the more beautiful rides of the week which we call “The Sound of Music”.

Group B has a very unique ride planned. A one way trip up the Brenton river valley, exploring all the small villages along the way. Don’t worry about how far you are getting away from our hotel, the group is taking the train back to Bassano! How fun is that!

Thursday - Castlefranco
A - 36 miles; 932ft
B - 36 miles; 932ft

Ride with GPS: Group A; Group B

Today will be a well earned rest day, We all ride together to the historic town of Castlefranco. The older part of the town is square, surrounded by medieval walls and towers constructed by the people of Treviso in 1211. It’s a relaxing ride and of course, we will stop at one of the many cafes for coffee and a brioche before heading back to the hotel.

Friday - San Martino-Passo Rolle
A - 34 miles; 4300ft
B - 12 miles*; 2700ft

Ride with GPS: Group A; Group B

Today, we pack up the vans and head deeper into the Dolomites to experience the mountains at their best!

The ride starts in Fiera di Primiero and travels up through the mountain resort town of San Martino di Castrozza. If you are feeling bold, we continue up to the top of Passo Rolle where the views don’t get much better!

This ride gives both groups multiple options to be as long or short as you are willing to do that day. After the ride, we will relax and have lunch in San Martino, before heading back to the hotel.

Saturday
A - Lusiana-Rubio-Grappa: 66 miles; 9200ft
B - Morostica: 41 miles; 2200ft

Ride with GPS: Group A; Group B

We head out together to the historic town of Morostica. The walled city of Morostica is famous for so may reasons, including the it’s “Human Chess Tournament” which takes place every two years. It is also the location of one of the famous frame builders in Italy we will visit, Giovanni Battaglin.

Group B will then stay in the foothills around Morostica and work their way back to the hotel.

Group A will head up to the beautiful towns of Lusiano and Rubio before descending back down towards the final climb and challenge of the week: Mt Grappa. There is so much history on Grappa, the 18k climb up to the top is the ride of a lifetime!