GROUP CYCLING TOUR IN THE DOLOMITES
GIRO DELLE DOLOMITI
JOIN-IN TOUR: SEPTEMBER 5 2026
Join this group cycling tour in the Dolomites and conquer the iconic cols you know from the Giro d’Italia, including Passo di Sella, Passo di Gardena, Passo di Giau, Passo di Falzarego and Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Claim your spot on this challenging full-service stage tour and experience the stunning Dolomites together with fellow climbers. You ride, eat, sleep and enjoy, we take care of the rest!
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GROUP CYCLING TOUR IN THE DOLOMITES WITH START AND FINISH IN BRIXEN
Ciao ragazzi! Join our group cycling tour in the Dolomitis, Giro delle Dolomiti, and experience an unforgettable adventure. We start and finish in Brixen and ride through the breathtaking Italian Dolomites in Trentino-Südtirol and Veneto. These regions are among Europe’s most beautiful cycling destinations, with perfectly maintained roads, impressive rock formations and charming, authentic villages. Over six stages you’ll climb legendary Grand Cols such as Passo di Sella, Passo di Pordoi, Passo di Gardena (Sella Ronda), Tre Cime de Lavaredo, Passo di Giau, Passo di San Pellegrino, Mendelpass and Jaufenpass.
Each day, you choose your challenge: the black route for the ultimate climbing experience or the red route for a slightly easier, yet still spectacular stage. Completing all black routes covers 560 kilometres and 16,000 metres of climbing; the red routes total 475 kilometres and 12,400 metres of climbing. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest. Claim your place and make this Dolomites extension tour truly unforgettable.
STAGES
6
OVERNIGHT STAYS
7
PERIOD
September 5 – 12 2026
TOUGHNESS
DISTANDCE (KM)
Red routes: 475
ALTITUDE GAIN (M)
Red routes: 12400
Explanation Toughness routes
Is this your first cycling tour in the mountains and are you wondering if you can handle our routes? Or are you an experienced climber and are you curious whether the challenge is interesting enough for you? Using our five-point scale, we help you gain insight into the toughness of our routes. Based on the number of polka dots you can easily see if the routes of this cycling tour match your level and ambition!
all fit cyclists
reasonably trained cyclists with some climbing experience
trained cyclists with climbing experience
trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
well trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
Within stages we often offer different routes so that groups with cyclists of different levels can participate in the cycling tour:
red = easier route
black = tougher route
If you are unsure whether the routes are suitable for you and your cycling friends, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help you!
EXPLANATION OF A JOIN-IN TOUR
Our join-in tours are perfect for individuals and small groups who want to conquer the legendary Grand Cols alongside other passionate mountain cyclists. Book your spot and join a fully organized stage ride from hotel to hotel, over a set period, with support from our team. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest. The group consists of 8 to 20 participants who share your passion of cycling. Experience an unforgettable adventure and make cycling friends for life!
Our General Terms and Conditions apply to this cycling tour. The listed prices include VAT.
STAGE 1 & 2: BRIXEN AND SELLA RONDA
We start Stage one in or near Brixen (Italian: Bressanone) in the beautiful Eisacktal. This charming town, known for its 12th-century cathedral, sits at the confluence of the Eisack and Riens rivers. From Brixen, we climb to Lüsen, where the first Grand Col of the stage begins: the Passo delle Erbe (Würzjoch). This HC-climb mainly follows a narrow road through a fresh forest. After the descent, we pass La Villa, the starting point of the famous Maratona dles Dolomites, and reach Corvara, located in the iconic Sella Ronda. From here we climb the Passo di Campolongo, after which we descend back to Corvara. Stage two focuses on the other Sella Ronda cols: Passo di Gardena, Passo di Pordoi, and Passo di Sella. We finish with the climb to Passo di Falzarego and a descent to the luxurious winter sports and cycling town of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
‘Perfectly maintained roads run through the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Dolomites.’
STAGE 3 & 4: BEAUTIFUL, STEEP CLIMBS
Stage three starts in Cortina d’Ampezzo and takes us northeast over the Tre Croci. We then quickly gain altitude on the short but ultra-steep climb to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, finishing at the beautifully situated Rifugio Auronzo. The views along the way and from the summit are breathtaking! Legendary Giro champions such as Gimondi, Merckx, and Nibali claimed historic victories here. Then we tackle the impressive Passo di Giau, with a steep finale through stunning alpine scenery and views of the majestic Monte Cristallo rock formation. The summit lies just below the distinctive peak of Monte Nuvolau. We conclude this stage in Caprile, the start of Stage four. In this stage the challenging Passo di San Pellegrino awaits after a short approach. Via Passo di Valles, we cycle westwards, mainly downhill, towards Auer (Italian: Ora).
STAGE 5 & 6: DIE WEINSTRASSE EN MAGNIFICENT MERANO
In Stage five, we ride westwards. The rugged Dolomites lie behind us, but don’t worry: a few more stunning Grand Cols still await! We cycle through the wine region of Südtirol, via the winding Mendelpass (Italian: Passo di Mendola) and Gampenpass, to the romantic mountain town of Merano, once the holiday retreat of Empress Sissi. In the evening, enjoy the charming old town and the promenades along the mountain river Passer. The final stage heads north along the river on a smoothly flowing gravel path. At Sankt Leonhard in Passeier, we turn towards the Jaufenpass (Italian: Passo di Monte Giovo). After the descent towards Sterzing, the Passo di Pennes awaits for the hardcore riders. Over gentle roads, we return to the Brixen area, where we celebrate the conclusion of the Giro delle Dolomiti. Arrivo!
WHAT's INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in nice, cycle-friendly hotels (minimum 3 stars) on the route (double room, 7 nights)
- Breakfast (7 times) and dinner (6 times)
- Participation in the stages prepared by Grand Cols Cycling Tours (6 stages)
- Professional, digital road book with all relevant route information
- GPX files for uploading routes to navigation devices
- Picnic lunch, coffee stop with good, freshly ground coffee and sports nutrition (sports drink, water, bars, etc.) during the stages
- Support during the stages with a support car, for example: handing over clothing and carrying out minor repairs
- First aid and AED
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Help with minor repairs along the way and the use of a bicycle pump, lubricant and bicycle tools
- Grand Cols Cycling Tours cycling jersey (contact us if you would like to design a custom jersey)
- Participation in the VZR guarantee scheme
The price does not include:
– The outward journey to the starting location and the return journey from the finish location
– Personal insurance, such as travel and cancellation insurance
– Drinks during the dinners
– Equipment (you participate with your own equipment, such as: bike, helmet and clothing)
Optional extra:
- Upgrade to a single room € 275, –
- Additional overnight stay (without dinner) before the start of the cycling tour (double room): € 100, –
- Bike transport from the Netherlands to the start location and back (subject to availability): € 75, –
- Commonly used spare parts, such as: tyres, cables and batteries (at cost price)
Anything else? Let us know!
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