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Dolomites Family Multisport

Dolomites Family Multisport

Soaring above the Venetian plain, the majestic and incomparable Dolomites play host to an unforgettable alpine family adventure. Backroads takes the best of this region—clusters of jagged peaks, emerald-green meadows, peaceful valleys and picture-book villages—and weaves them together during six days of mountain bike excursions on tranquil trails and hikes made easy with chairlift and gondola rides. Experience a delightful mixture of Italian and Austrian cultures, dine on distinctive culinary specialties, and savor fine Italian wines. Come join us in this secret corner of Italy for alpine bliss!

Day 1 cortina d'ampezzo

Meet in Treviso Shuttle to Borca di Cadore, where we enjoy a picnic lunch before heading out on a mountain bike ride that follows the twists and turns of an old railway path The route ends in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a posh mountain resort town filled with shops and cafés encircled by stunning peaks.

Days 2-3 san cassiano

Indulge in a hearty alpine breakfast before taking a chairlift to the base of the imposing Cinque Torri, a group of five famous stone pinnacles Kids learn the basics of rock climbing from trained instructors Walk with our local guide to an open-air museum near Passo di Falzarego and explore World War I tunnels built into the hillside Bike through the scenic Ladin villages, conifer forests and flower-carpeted fields of the Val Badia Above the tree line, delight in remarkable views of glaciers and lofty rock towers Take an exhilarating zip-line ride beneath a canopy of trees in Colfosco While the kids join the leaders for a pizza night, adults indulge in a Michelin-starred dinner at La Siriola.

Days 4-6 fie allo sciliar

Journey by gondola to the Alpe di Siusi, a pristine plateau of meadows and wetlands Pedal alongside streams and rivers while admiring such alpine flowers as gentians and poppies Hike to a rifugio where ancient folk traditions thrive  Try regional specialties including sausage with mushrooms and polenta, and grilled Taleggio cheese Marvel at breathtaking sunsets made all the more spectacular by the vivid pink stone of the surrounding mountains.

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MOUNTAIN CHARM: Premiere Inns

Hotel de la Poste (1 night): Established in 1835, this charming four-star hotel is located amid mountain peaks in the center of this well-heeled town.

Hotel Ciasa Salares (2 nights): Set in a sprawling green meadow surrounded by lush forests, this hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish baths and a restaurant wine list displaying 1,800 labels.

Romantik Hotel Turm (2 nights): A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor, a pool, a spa offering herb and wine baths, and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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Day 6

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Biking Average Walking Average
Insider Trips
Explore at a leisurely pace—on village walks, market strolls, art history excursions, hands-on cooking classes and more.
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
2010 DATES
FAMILY TRIPS
Recommended Kids Ages

Minimum Ages:

Recommended minimum age for the trip: 9 years

Minimum age restriction to ride own bike: 9 years

No Burleys or Piccolos available on this trip.

General Info on Minimum Ages:

We strongly encourage families to join our Family Trips, designed with kid- and adult-friendly features. Please note that we have a minimum age requirement of 1 year for all Inn trips and 2 years for all Camping trips. Other than that, we do not restrict trips to a minimum age except in the rare case of a hotel age restriction. We do, however, recommend minimum ages based on the following criteria:

Please note that a trip may feature an activity with an older age requirement than the minimum age recommendation for the trip. Younger kids are still welcome on the trip, and while they will not be able to participate in the activity, the leaders will suggest an alternate activity. For safety reasons, children under 7 may not ride their own bikes and are required to ride on a Piccolo or in a Burley. For certain destinations, children must be 9 or older to ride their own bikes.

Guest Trip Reviews

This was the BEST vacation of our lives and we owe it all to Backroads and in particular our three leaders. We will definitely look to do another Backroads trip in the near future because of this experience.
Charles Gendron - Yarmouth, ME

We had an absolutely marvelous time. Our leaders were fabulous, fun and accommodating. We look forward to another Backroads trip in the future. Thanks for the great memories!!
Brooke Kelly - Winnetka, IL

Our family really enjoyed the trip--it was really terrific for our kids! They loved the exercise, activities and the many options available. The leaders were outstanding--very thoughtful and courteous. It was a memorable vacation.
David Perry - Kentfield, CA