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
Itinerary
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.
- 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 here 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
Mountain Biking Grade
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 rides 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.
Dates & Prices
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Whats Included
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
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
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.
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Reviews
Michael, South AfricaGreat Guides...Giacomo was excellent, very experienced, friendly and professional. He made every effort to accommodate our needs and nothing was too much trouble… I think the quality of the guides is probably one of the most important aspects of cycle trips and I can say that both guides exceeded our expectations.
Pete, UKExcellent! We are so grateful...First time with Skedaddle & first visit to Dolomites area. Organisation was very good, bikes were in great condition, and tracks pretty good overall. By far and away the major success of the tour though, was due to the guides!
First communications after initial enquiry were prompt and efficient. On going communications by Chris were timely, answered questions and informative. Service on the trip second to none, fantastic guides. I am running out of words to describe their personal commitment to ensure every part of the tour went smoothly. We all know they are like ducks on water with their feet working so hard out of sight. Both Andreas and Simone’s friendliness, professionalism and riding knowledge ensured the whole group got on so well and had such a fabulous week. Both of them obviously love their riding and job…. we are so grateful to them for all their commitment to us to ensure we had such a fabulous time.