Trip Overview
Cycle through the Val Venosta, starting from the hilltop Marienberg Abbey and descending along one of Europe's most picturesque bike paths. Along the way, you'll visit family-run farms, sample fresh apples, and discover quiet alpine villages tucked into the hills. From Merano, follow the Eisack Valley north toward the artists' town of Chiusa and onward to the baroque elegance of Bressanone.
This e-bike tour is ideal for those seeking active travel with luxurious touches, combining moderate cycling with rich cultural experiences and spectacular alpine scenery.
Highlights
- Cycle the scenic South Tyrolean Wine Road, stopping at Europe’s oldest vine, biodynamic wineries, and the lakeside town of Caldaro
- Ride through vineyards, orchards, and alpine villages from Bolzano to Merano and Bressanone
- Follow the Val Venosta trail from Marienberg Abbey to Merano, descending through orchards and sampling farm-fresh apples along the way
- Discover the Eisack and Puster valleys with castles, herbal farms, and farm-to-table lunches
- End the week with a guided tour and wine tasting at the historic Novacella Abbey, one of the oldest monasteries in the Alps
- Relax for 6 nights in excellent, hand-selected hotels in Bolzano, Merano & Bressanone
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Bolzano
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Day 2
Hotel in Bolzano (B)
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Day 3
Hotel in Merano (B)
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Day 4
Hotel in Merano (B)
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Day 5
Hotel in Bressanone (B)
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Day 6
Hotel in Bressanone (B)
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Day 7
Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
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Dolomite Mountains offers fantastic extensions that you can enjoy before or after your trip to the Dolomites. Explore Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Florence, or Milan, or any of the many other magical places found throughout Italy. There's no more perfect way to recover from jet lag upon arrival or delay your return to reality at the end of your trip!
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Cost Includes:
- Trip briefing
- Logistics and detailed maps of the area
- Local English-speaking professional bike guide for 5 days
- 2-night stay in a 4-star hotel in Bolzano
- 2-night stay in a 4-star hotel in Merano
- 2-night stay in a 4-star hotel in Bressanone
- All breakfasts
- Transfers in the area as per itinerary
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Bike and helmet rental (e-bike available at an extra cost)
- Visits and tastings as mentioned in the itinerary
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects, making your trip carbon-neutral
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
South Tyrol Wine & Food Discovery by E-bike: Discover South Tyrol’s wine and apple region on two wheels. Ride where Dolomite peaks meet Mediterranean flair, cycling the famed South Tyrolean Wine Road and beyond. From Bolzano’s sun-drenched vineyards to the orchard-filled valleys of Merano, Venosta, Isarco, and Pusteria, this 7-day e-bike journey blends active adventure, biodynamic wines, local flavors, and rich alpine traditions.