Discovering the Dolomites with Alessandro Ballan

An experience dedicated to those who are not afraid of fatigue and who know that the climbs have always been the heart of cycling.

Four days in the company of a world champion, Alessandro Ballan, who will guide you to discover some of the most famous passes in the history of cycling.

San Pellegrino, Sella, Pordoi, Fedaia and Valles are just some of the challenges that will make this adventure unforgettable, along with the exceptional accommodation and typical products of an area, the Dolomites, so unique that it was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2009.

The ideal opportunity for all two-wheeled enthusiasts who want an unforgettable experience, but also a great opportunity for companies who want to distinguish themselves by organising an exclusive team-building event.

Day 1 | Thursday 1 August 2024
Welcome!

• Arrive at Hotel Cristallo, an exclusive alpine hotel in the heart of the Dolomites, at the top of the San Pellegrino Pass.
• Meet and greet with the team 
• Briefing with World Champion Alessandro Ballan 
• Programme and route presentation 
• Aperitif and wine tasting at the hotel
• Dinner at the Hotel Cristallo, tasting the food and wine of the Dolomites

Day 2  | Friday 2 Augus 2024
Discover the passes of the Great Cycling and the wonder of the Fuciade

• Breakfast with local products, surrounded by the magic of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
• Bike ride with Alessandro Ballan to discover two of the most famous Dolomite passes in the history of cycling, Fedaia and San Pellegrino (86 km, 2150 m +).
  
• Lunch in Alleghe for a refreshing panoramic stop to admire the enchantment of the lake and Mount Civetta.
  
• Departure by bike and return to the hotel
  
• Relax at the hotel with the possibility of entering the SPA and regenerating with a sports massage.
• Dinner in an exceptional setting, immersed in the tranquillity of the Dolomites, in a timeless basin: the Fuciade Refuge.  
• Return to the Hotel Cristallo by e-bike for a small but unforgettable moonlight adventure.

Day 3  | Sunday 3 August 2024
Bike ride in the temple of Dolomite biking, the Sellaronda, and dinner at “Agritur El Mas” in Moena, the first Michelin Green Star in Trentino

• Breakfast at the hotel with local products at km 0 and a breathtaking view of Col Margherita and the Pale di San Martino.
  
• Cycle ride with Alessandro Ballan along the roads of the Sellaronda, one of the most famous and evocative cycle routes not only in the Dolomites but in the whole world (91 km – 2500 m +).
  
• Lunch at Miky’s grill at the Hotel Mesdì in Arabba.
  
• Arrival in Canazei and return to the hotel by minibus
  
• Relax at the hotel with access to the SPA and sports massage service.
  
• Dinner at Hotel Cristallo

Day 4  | Saturday 4 agosto 2024
Last ride and a memorable farewell at high (ish) altitude

• Breakfast at the hotel with genuine local products, the best way to enjoy the last awakening among the “Monti Pallidi”.
• Break in Moena before the final 12km of climbing in this exciting three-day event.
• Lunch at the Hotel Cristallo restaurant 
• Bike ride with Alessandro Ballan, a loop that will allow you to discover a jewel such as the Passo Valles and the Paneveggio Natural Park, before returning to its majesty, the Passo San Pellegrino (54 km – 1600 m +).
• Possibility to take the cable car up to Col Margherita for a coffee with a breathtaking view and a final farewell at high altitude.

Included:

• Accommodation in double room.
• Meals: Full board with water and wine with meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
• All activities included in the itinerary
• Tour leader 
• Sport nutrition
• Event jersey from Alé Cycling
• Insurance

Not included:

• Beverages ordered by guests in excess of the specified quantity will be charged to the guest.
• Bicycle and e-bike rental, upon reservation
• Anything not expressly included in the price.