11 Passes in 6 Days, Road Biking in the Dolomites

Arrive in Cortina d'Ampezzo on your own (private transfer available on request) and check into your Hotel.
Host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina enjoys a reputation for great skiing in winter, and in the summer attracts bikers, hikers and mountain climbers who challenge the rocky faces and paths of the nearby mountains.  It is also a destination for the international jet set, and offers many year-round social activities, shopping, and dining.
Depending on when you arrive, you may have time to take a short warm up bike ride around Cortina d'Ampezzo.

In the morning you will meet with your local English speaking Bike Guide for a trip briefing and equipment check.
A wonderful way to appreciate the area surrounding Cortina is by biking a loop around the spectacular Cristallo Mountain. Depart from Cortina d’Ampezzo and bike on the road up to Misurina, over Passo Tre Croci (1,805m / 5,920') and past Lago di Misurina. Set in a fairy-tale valley, Lake Misurina offers great views of the world famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Continue the loop by crossing Passo Cimabanche (1,530m / 5,020') and descend to Cortina d’Ampezzo. 
(Bicycle ~ 40 km / 24 miles, 840m / 2,750' ascent and descent.)

From Cortina d’Ampezzo, ascend Passo Giau (2,230m / 7,316'), biking under the flanks of Monte Averau, and then descend to Colle Santa Lucia (1,599m / 5,246'). From here, begin your ascent over Passo Falzarego. En route you’ll pass by the Andraz Castle. Reach Passo Falzarego (2,105m / 6,906'), situated directly beneath Mount Lagazuoi. Enjoy a last descent along the impressive flanks of the Tofane Mountains down to Cortina d’Ampezzo. 
(Bicycle ~ 70 km / 43,5 miles, 2,200m / 7,218' ascent and descent.)

Today it is an easier day with spectacular views of the Tofana di Rozes, Cinque Torri, and Lagazuoi. Bike out from Cortina d'Ampezzo towards the Passo Falzarego (2,105m / 6,906'). From Falzarego, continue over Passo Valparola (2,168m/ 7,111’). Depending on the time of the day, you may wish to visit the WWI museum at Forte Tre Sassi (not included), located on the long stretch before the start of your descent into Val Badia. 
(Bicycle ~ 35 km / 21 miles, 1,090m / 3,576' ascent, 849m / 2,785' descent).

From your hotel in Alta Badia, descend to Longega, passing by the charming villages of Pedraces and San Martino en route. From here, cycle up to the pretty town of S. Vigilio di Marebbe, and enjoy a wonderful ride to Pederü, settled in the Natural Park Fanes-Sennes-Braies. Once you reach Pederü, return to San Vigilio di Marebbe along the same route and continue to your hotel in Alta Badia.
(Bicycle ~ 76 km / 47,2 miles cycling, 875m / 2,875' ascent and descent.)

After breakfast, ride down to San Martino in Badia (1,104m / 3622') and ascend the Passo delle Erbe (2,000m / 6,562'). Take your time to admire the imposing Putia Massif and relax at the Rifugio Ütia de Börz (2,006m / 6,581'). Cycle down to Chiusa and ascend Passo Gardena (2,137m / 7,011'), passing by the cozy towns of Val Gardena. Descend to Alta Badia.
(Bicycle ~ 105 km / 65,2 miles biking, 2,700m / 8,858' ascent and descent.)

Breakfast and departure on your own (private transfer available on request).