Haute Route Dolomites

3 Day Haute Route

Haute Route Dolomites

First event on 21 September

Duration: 4 nights, 3 Days Distance: 250-300km

The 2018 Haute Route Dolomites takes place from Friday 21 until Sunday 23 September, 2018. You will be immersed in the heart of this legendary mountain range and will trace a sensational route through the jagged rock faces and demanding climbs of the region. The event will take place in a new 3-day format and the race will feature two classic road stages and an uphill time trial and will be based in one sole location in Predazzo.

Bookings for this event will open shortly

DETAILS
The 2018 Haute Route Dolomites will be a 3-day event, along the lines of the highly successful Haute Route Mont Ventoux. If you’re looking for a 7-day event, you can still ride the Haute Route Pyrenees or Haute Route Alps in 2018.

Why book 2018 Haute Route Dolomites with us?

Sports Tours International have been involved with the Haute Route from the very beginning. We know how to support our athletes during this physically and mentally demanding event. Our support package lets you fully focus on the job at hand
- Our hotel is in an ideal location and of excellent standard.
- Our experienced reps and pro mechanic will be on hand throughout the event to support you
- We transport your luggage daily and we will transport you and your bike to and from the finish and start if required
- We provide daily private feed and support stops en route
- We provide airport transfers and transport for non-riding partners who book through us
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With simple logistics and one single race village location you will be able to make the most of the riding and discover one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world and appreciate the local cycling culture. Along the course you will discover breathtaking landscapes dominated by jagged ridges and towering rock formations, stunning high-altitude glacial lakes and several mountain passes made famous by the legends of Italian cycling.

With two mountainous stages and one uphill time trial riders at the front of the peloton will be able to race flat out for three days, and those further back in the peloton will be able to test themselves and their ability on this new 3-day Haute Route format.

Check out a great article from the Guardian that takes a closer look into the Haute Route highs and heartbreak – what motivates cyclists on tough rides? Read more here

PRICES:

£750 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room.
Supplement for the single occupancy of a room is £100

What is included?
- A Sports Tours International cycling jersey made by Santini – More information here
- 4 nights accommodation in Predazzo
- Daily breakfasts in line with start times
- Evening meals at the hotel
- Nightly secure bike storage
- Airport transfers from Venice Marco Polo – departs 13.00 from VCE on arrival. Departure transfer is in line with departing flights from 13.00 (11.00 check-in at VCE)
- Transport after the finish or to the start if required
- Transport of luggage between the stages if required
- Transport of non-riding friends or partners if required
- Sports Tours staff support including additional food and assistance stops
Also available:
- Travel Insurance – highly recommended – please visit our insurance page. To take part in the 2017 Haute Route you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date, our partners offer online medical certification
TESTIMONIALS

"Enhanced by Sports Tours staff"

The trip was enhanced by the quality of the Sports Tours staff, really made a huge effort to keep us supported.

Anon - September 12, 2017

"Staff allow us to concentrate on racing"

Darryl and Roy are outstanding and without doubt, key to the whole operation. They work long hours and do everything to help the riders and allow us to concentrate on racing. This is my 3rd HR with Darryl and Roy - not sure I would like to do one without them now!

Anon - September 12, 2017

"Incredibly helpful and supportive"

Everyone at Sports Tours (Julie pre event and all of the guys on the tour) were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the Tour. A big thank you to them all. They are the reason I will come back to Sports Tours! Darrel, Carlos, Roy & Jim.

Simon - September 12, 2017

"Your team were outstanding"

I cannot say enough good things about your team. Darrel, Roy, Carlos and Jim were outstanding, taking care of all of our needs big and small. Without their support I never would have finished the HR (given tough weather conditions).

Gene - September 12, 2017

"Well organised and excellent communications"

The Sport Tours guys were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. Well organised and excellent communications during the event.

Chris - September 12, 2017

"Haute Route Dolomites 2016"

If you recall I recently rode with you on the Haute Route Dolomites. All the hotel bookings worked out brilliantly so thanks for sorting that out. It was fabulous and a huge thank you to the sports tours team. the team worked tirelessly to ensure we had everything organised and we were really impressed.

Ed - September 27, 2016

"Haute Route Iron rider - Pyrenees and Alps 2016"

Great EXPERIENCE with all the time sports tour and my bests friends Rogerio, Ventura and Bodini.
Big Hug and see you soon.

Ricardo - September 27, 2016

"Haute Route Iron rider - Pyrenees and Alps 2016"

I would registered my congrats words to all of you guys which support and give your best service during our trip in HR Iron - Pyrenees and Alps 2016!!

It was a wonderful time and experience been with Darrel, Daniel, David and all others that will be in our memories.

From helping us to fixed a broken gear to support and share confidence and encourage us to finished the day, or, even offer a delicious sandwich, chocolate, water on the summit (best day time – believe).

The kindness and great feeling, humor, mood and atmosphere was unforgettable!!

I would like to express my gratitude to all Sports Tour Team and thank you all guys!!

Be sure you have friends here in Brazil waiting you guys whenever and whatever you need and we are waiting a visit.

I speak in my name Ventura and for sure on behalf of all the HR Iron’s Guys - Rogerio, Ricardo and Roberto.

Best Regards and hope to see you soon guys.

Ventura - September 27, 2016
ITINERARY
The 2018 Haute Route Dolomites route will be announced shortly.

Thursday 20 September, 2018 – Arrival day

Please book your flight to Venice Marco Polo airport today if you wish to make use of our airport transfer. We provide 1 transfer from Venice airport to Predazzo today at 13.00 for all flights that arrive into Venice this morning before 12.15. Please notify us of your flight times when booking or when you have them.

Today we will register for the event and we will assist you with getting your bike ready for tomorrow’s event. With your Haute Route entry you will receive among other things:
- 1 complete set of Haute Route cycling kit
- Haute Route travel bag with wheels
- 1 Haute Route back pack
- Mechanical support from Mavic both at each race village and along the route (not for repairing punctures)
- A personalised frame plate and 2 sets of race numbers
- Pit stops and refreshment breaks (solid, liquid, energy products) during each stage
- A hot meal at the finish of each stage
This evening we will organise a race briefing and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow riders.

Friday 21 September, 2018 – Stage 1 – Mountain stage

Breakfast in line with the stage timings.

Exact route details to be confirmed soon but expect iconic climbs and tough riding with pro level support.

This evening we will have an evening meal together and our staff will be on hand to make any bike adjustments and we will also have a race briefing for tomorrow’s stage.

Saturday 22 September, 2018 – Stage 2 – Mountain stage

Breakfast in line with the stage timings.

Exact route details to be confirmed soon but expect iconic climbs and tough riding with pro level support.

This evening we will have an evening meal together and our staff will be on hand to make any bike adjustments and we will also have a race briefing for tomorrow’s stage.

Sunday 23 September: Stage 3 – ITT

Breakfast in line with the stage timings.

Exact route details to be confirmed soon but expect iconic climbs and tough riding with pro level support.

This evening we will have an evening meal together.

Monday 24 September: Departure day

Please book flights to depart VCE after 13.00 today. We will get you to Venice Marco Polo in time for 11.00 check-in.
HOTELS & PRICING

Hotel Montanara Predazzo

Hotel La Montanara is ideally located in Predazzzo, in the fantastic landscape of the Dolomites, surrounded by imposing mountains and luscious meadows. Our stay at this friend...

Haute Route Dolomites Hotels

Hotel Montanara Predazzo

Hotel La Montanara is ideally located in Predazzzo, in the fantastic landscape of the Dolomites, surrounded by imposing mountains and luscious meadows.

Our stay at this friendly family run hotel will be on Half Board, with breakfast and evening meals included.

All rooms have shower, hair dryer, TV, telephone, safe and free WiFi.

The brand new wellness centre, inspired by an old chalet and built with locally sourced wood, has a sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and ice waterfall shower.
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now tab the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions.

Medical certificate

To take part in the Haute Route you have to get a medical certificate signed by your doctor within the last year from the event date, our partners offer online medical certification.

Sports Travel – Keeping safe

For some tips on how to stay safe whilst you travel, please have a look here

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another traveller (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page.General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in cycling events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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