The Bike Trips We’re Eyeing for Shoulder Season

The Dolomites' Four Valleys

Alpine summits frame every curve and descent of Dolomite Mountains – Italy 's seven-day private itinerary through the Val Pusteria, Val di Landro, Val Badia, and Val Gardena. The dramatic (read: steep) landscapes are made for e-bikes, which let travelers glide past the jagged Sesto Sundial without breaking a sweat (unless they opt to switch off pedal-assist). Along the Dobbiaco-to-Cortina trail, converted rail bridges span deep canyons and offer glimpses of the iconic peaks that form Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Off the bike, riders are immersed in Italian, German, and Ladin heritage – visiting family farms amid soaring peaks, sampling homemade apple strudel in a mountain hut, and browsing Val Gardena's famed woodcarving workshops. Departures: Any day through June 1, 2029.

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