Italy

Dolomites of Brenta

Electric Mountain Bike Holiday

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7 days

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£2,355 P.P.

ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY

If you love mountain biking let us show you the thrills of an e-MTB adventure. On this specially designed holiday we’ll be making the most of everything an e-MTB has to offer, with incredible climbs as well as fun descents. Hire one of our quality e-mountain bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Remember to select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us.

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The spectacular Brenta Dolomites are the backdrop for this fantastic cross-country mountain bike journey. Our efficient electrically assisted mountain bikes help us climb high into the Italian Dolomites on a variety of trails and explore the remote corners of the region. Views of high mountain and alpine lakes greet us each day before descending into picture postcard valleys. This tour is ideally suited for mountain bikers of all levels of experience.
Designed to take in a diverse variety of trails, we will be using a great mix of dirt roads, forest tracks, fun singletrack and open rural trails. The scenery is breathtaking, with views over the high mountains and across alpine lakes. From time to time we'll pass through remote hamlets, passing anchient orchards and vineyards. We'll also climb under the watchful eye of the high peaks and descend into picture postcard valleys.
A visit to the spectacular Rifugio Peller is one of the highlights of the tour. Located on a sunny plateau at 2,020m in the Adamello-Brenta National Park, the recently renovated refuge offers a warm welcome. You'll enjoy endless descents with spectacular views of the heart of the Dolomites.
Our circular route takes us in a broad loop through the Brenta Dolomites, starting each day nestled in the valleys before climbing towards the imposing peaks and finishing with a celebratory ice cream and cold beer. While reasonable fitness and e-biking experience is necessary, this tour caters to all regular E-bikers.

Holiday Highlights

  • Everchanging mountain scenery
  • Scrumptious polenta and stew at the best little refuge of the Dolomites
  • Gazing over the most famous peaks of the Dolomites
  • Rolling through alpine pastures
  • Italian gelato after a day on your bike
  • Biking through beech forests and flower filled meadows

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival: Verona Airport - Transfer to Andalo
Non Riding Day

Following your arrival in Verona airport, you will be met and transferred (approx 90 mins) to Andalo, on the edge of the Dolomites. Here you will have time to get the bikes ready for the week, head into town for a wander. Dinner will be taken at the hotel.

Day 2
Andalo Loop (via Molveno)
18 Miles / 30 Kms Approx.
Ascent: 1300 Metres Approx.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
  • Ascent: 1300 Metres Approx.

Today sees a great start to your epic biking trip around the Brenta Dolomites. Andalo is the base for a number of great rides, suitable for all level of riders. Setting off from Andalo, we’ll start with a gradual climb through the forest to the view point of Malga Trove – just below the imposing Brenta peaks, an ideal stop for the first coffee break in one of the chalets!

From ere the option to ride one of the “flow” mountain biking trails or forest track down to Lake Molveno. A trail will follow the lakeside heading to the smaller idyllic lake of Nembia. After enjoying our lunch break, we set off again along Lake Molveno to then start climbing up through the forest. The landscape will open up with pastures and views of the peaks of the Brenta.

Arriving above Andalo, you have the option of descending on a forest track or embark on yet another great classic, full-on adrenalin MTB trail back to Andalo.

Day 3
Andalo to Cles
31 Miles / 50 Kms Approx.
Ascent: 2000 Metres Approx.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Ascent: 2000 Metres Approx.

After a full Italian breakfast, we set off following a forest trail. A great descent is

ahead of us, on forest roads down to the cultivated Val di Non. Some cheeky climbs await us as well as some great sections of single track.

We stop for lunch in one of the villages in Val di Non, allowing some time for a quick battery recharge, before setting off for the last section. Although the riding is not technical, staying mostly on mountain forest roads, the climbing is steady and rewarding as we reach over 2000m.

Our destination is Rifugio Peller, below the Circo del Peller, offering great alpine hospitality. Mr Rinaldo will greet us with his smile and some well-deserved beers! For those who want to make the most of their e-bike battery, a further loop from the Refuge can be added on. Dinner is genuine alpine cuisine, typical of this Tyrol region.

Day 4
Cles to Madonna di Campiglio
25 Miles / 40 Kms Approx.
Ascent: 1300 Metres Approx.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
  • Ascent: 1300 Metres Approx.

Today we reach the heart of the Dolomites of Brenta by bike. Leaving the rifugio, we’ll be in true alpine landscapes, complete with marmots and grazing cattle on the pastures. We take a great singletrack to reach Passo della Forcola with great views of the mighty Brenta Dolomites, some of the best of the trip. On clear days it is possible to see as far as Pale di San Martino and Marmolada.

From here, the descent can become a bit challenging but there are various options depending on your biking ability; from single tracks through dense forest to open forest gravel roads. On

reaching the bottom of the Valley the next section towards Madonna di Campiglio is a roller coaster along the fiume Noce, leading us to our final climb to Madonna di Campiglio.

Day 5
Madonna di Campiglio to Comano Terme
31 Miles / 50 Kms Approx.
Ascent: 970 Metres Approx.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Ascent: 970 Metres Approx.

We start today by taking the chair lift up to either Spinale or Rifugio Boch to embark on some great trails around Monte Spirale, towards Malga Fevri and up to Croce del Doss dei Fevri. A panoramic single trail followed by forest track will take us back to Palu near Madonna di Campiglio, where we carry on with our journey towards Vallesinella. From here the route gradually climbs on a dirt road leading to the pristine Valagola lake.

After a short section along the lake, the next challenge will be a steep section up to Bregna da L‘Ors pass. Again the reward is a fun single track descent to Malga Movlina where we then carry on descending on a mix of dirt roads and single tracks to Irone. The last section follows the main road back to Comano Terme, just in time to make the most of the spa!

Day 6
Comano Terme to Arco
19 Miles / 30 Kms Approx.
Ascent: 1030 Metres Approx.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
  • Ascent: 1030 Metres Approx.

After a full on few days, our final day on the bike will be a cross country journey, mostly on forest tracks, taking us from the region of the Brenta Dolomites to that of Lake Garda, offering up our last glimpse of the high peaks. Leaving Comano Terme, the forest track climbs towards Mt Brento, a densely forested range that separates the two fertile plains of Val Di Sarca and Lake Garda.

Overlooking the fertile plain of Fiavè, we’ll stop to visit the remains of San Martino di Lomaso, a roman settlement only recently discovered amongst the forest, with well-preserved ruins. Further up the track, Malga di Vigo is a perfect location to stop for our packed lunch as we enjoy the alpine pastures and views.

As we start to descend towards Arco, the landscape changes dramatically with limestone cliffs, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and the view of Lake Garda opening up ahead of us. The final descent leads us to the Castle of Arco. Time permitting we’ll stop for a quick visit, before the final descent into the main square of Arco, where we’ll stop for a celebratory cheers to a great e-biking adventure together!

Day 7
Departure: Verona Airport
Non Riding Day
  • Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning we will transfer to Verona Airport (approx. 90 mins) in time for homeward or onward flights.

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The Cycling

Terrain

This tour takes place between the peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, then heads south towards Lake Garda. Being a journey, each day is different, from riding up lengthy forest roads to reach viewpoints, to embarking on some great descents, to riding along valleys, streams and lake sides. This tour is designed for those who don’t mind climbing in the mountains and love a variety of descents, from flowing singletracks to forest roads.

As this tour is designed to be ridden on electric bikes the distances and ascents are longer than those normally found on a grade 3 holiday, with the grading reflecting the technical nature of the riding. For more information about riding an electric bike on our holidays please click here

When climbing out of the valleys, you will mostly be on dirt roads on a mix of compact and loose terrain, with stretches through woodland. The average gradient is between 8 to 10% with some short sections reaching 25%. On the descents, be prepared to tackle short sections with loose limestone, tight switchbacks and roots.

A full suspension e-mountain bike with at least 120 to 140mm of travel is the best option for this tour and allows you to relax and enjoy the trails. On some days, you will have the option of descending on forest roads or man-made bike trails, depending on preference and level.

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Mountain Biking Grade

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Grade 3 : Moderate

Distances of 25-50 miles / 40-80 kms per day

Aimed at regular cyclists who have a degree of off road experience

Some moderate and difficult technical sections

Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!

For more information about our grading system click here.

Is this suitable for you?

If you have some experience of off road riding on a variety of terrain, and would like to do more, a grade 3 trip could be for you. These holidays give you elements of our higher grade trips but at a manageable level with sections of singletrack (narrow trails wide enough for one rider) and shorter steep sections (both up and down) which require more bike handling ability. A day’s ride can see you on the trails for around 8 hours (with breaks) and covering between 25-50 miles depending on the terrain. If you’re generally fit and manage to ride regularly this could be the level for you.

For more information about the grading of this holiday in particular, please check out the terrain section which will give you some specifics of what to expect on this tour.

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Dates & Prices

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Start Date
28/06/2025
Return Date
04/07/2025
Duration
7 days
Price
£2,355.00
Start Date
27/07/2025
Return Date
02/08/2025
Duration
7 days
Price
£2,355.00
Start Date
30/08/2025
Return Date
05/09/2025
Duration
7 days
Price
£2,355.00

Whats Included Tick

A) Accommodation (shared twin / double en suite rooms)

B) Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

C) Full tour service, including Skedaddle guides

D) Unless stated, at least one leader qualified in first aid

E) Support vehicle and luggage transfers

F) Airport transfer on scheduled arrival day from Verona airport (VRN)

G) Airport transfer on scheduled departure day to Verona airport (VRN)

H) Financial Protection through ABTOT

What's not Included Cross

A) E-bike rental (available if required)

B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike (if applicable)

C) Meals not stated in the itinerary

D) Single room (available if required)

E) Travel insurance

F) Personal clothing and equipment

G) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)

H) Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en route

I) Chair lift (day 5) approx. 10€

J) Cost of renting a sleeping bag at Rifugio (if not bringing own) approx. 10€

K) Airport transfers on days other than the scheduled arrival / departure days

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Private Departures

Private Departures

Are you keen to only travel with your family or friends? Struggling to find the right date? Well, we can organise a private departure for this tour and tailor aspects to suit your group's specific needs. Contact our friendly team and we'll help you turn your dream into reality.

The Essentials

Travel Options

This tour starts in Andalo and finishes in Arco.

Group airport transfers are included in the cost of your holiday and both the arrival and return transfers from Verona Airport(VRN) will be co-ordinated with the group flight schedule.

We will provide you with details of suitable flight/arrival/departure schedules as flight timetables become available.

Please check with us before making any travel arrangements to ensure we have reached the minimum number required to guarantee your holiday and to ensure your arrangements fit with our scheduled transfers.

Please note – If you make travel arrangements that fall outside of the scheduled transfer windows, there may be an additional charge for individual transfers.

Accommodation

The majority of our accommodation (shared twin or double rooms) will usually be en-suite in 3* hotels or guesthouses, with one night spent at a Refugio (shared bathroom).

Bike Hire

The majority of riders will be using rental bikes. These will be pedal assisted Electric Mountain Bikes (Giant Stance E-Fully). The bikes are very good quality mountain bikes featuring full suspension, disc brakes and good quality components. The motor systems will be from a reputable brand such as Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha or Brose.

We can include a helmet and all necessary spares for the trip. Please make sure you request helmets at the time of booking.

If you choose to bring your own e-bike, please contact us so we can discuss the bike specification and ensure it is suitable for the tour.

You are welcome to bring your own saddle with you, but we do recommend using the flat pedals the bikes come with, as there might be some sections that need walking and hence SPD shoes are not recommended.

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